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There are a couple of ways to answer. The constellation, one of the smaller ones, is about 250 square degrees. However, this is an "area" of the sky rather like a political unit on a map, designed to make sure every bit of the celestial sphere is assigned to something. The figure most of us discern when trying to locate the North Star is quite a bit smaller.
The "actual" size of the asterism is somewhat illogical, since the stars from Polaris to Pherkad are not on a common surface (as was once thought) but are parsecs "in front" and "behind" each other as well as being laterally separated.
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∙ 11y agoUrsa minor covers 256 square degrees; about 0.62% of the celestial sphere.
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What type of star is ursa minor?
Ursa Minor is a constellation not a star
Is Little Dipper part of Ursa Major or Ursa Minor?
The Big Dipper is part of the Ursa Major.The Little Dipper is part of the Ursa Minor.
Is Polaris located in ursa major?
No, it is in Ursa Minor.
What are the names of the constellations that border Ursa Minor?
The names of the constellations that border Ursa Minor are:DracoCamelopardalisCepheus
Is the North Star in the Ursa Minor constellation?
Yes, it's the alpha-star in Ursa Minor.
Who is Ursa minor named after?
An old folk tale, Ursa Minor means "Little Bear"
What constelation is polaris found in?
Polaris can be found in the constellation of Ursa Minor (also known as the Little Dipper).
What does Caesar's bear mean?
Ursa Minor and Ursa Major are constellations in sky that are in shape of a bear, Caesar's bear. Google Ursa minor
What constellation is associated with a bear?
Ursa major and Ursa minor.
What are the release dates for Ursa Minor - 2002?
Ursa Minor - 2002 was released on: USA: January 2002
What is the biggest star in Ursa Minor?
Polaris is the brightest star in Ursa minor but that does not necessarily mean that it is the biggest.
Who discovered ursa major and ursa minor?
Ptolemy, A greek astronomer.
