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The Big Dipper (and other constellations) are made up of stars that are difference distances from Earth. Every star that makes up the Dipper is a different distance. It only looks like the big dipper from where we are.
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How far away is the big dipper from the north star?
5000 mile
When did they name the big dipper?
when was the big dipper named
Is big dipper an adjective?
No, Big dipper is a constellation.
Does the Big Dipper have a tail?
The "tail" is the handle of the Big Dipper.
What are two different names for big dipper and little dipper?
Ursa Mayjor and Big Bear is the big dipper and Ursa Minor Or Little Bare is the litttle Dipper
How far away is the big dipper from the north star?
5000 mile
How far apart are the big dipper and Leo?
Leo the Lion, is below the Big Dipper. In fact, ancient people used to think that the water from the Dipper, would spill onto the Lion and make him mad!
Wilt Chamberlain nicknames?
wilt the stilt, and the big dipper.
Is big dipper an adjective?
No, Big dipper is a constellation.
When did they name the big dipper?
when was the big dipper named
Where is the little dipper in the sky?
The little dipper is in our Milky Way Galaxy, actually not all that far from us. It is above the big dipper, so that it appears to be pouring into the big dipper. If you can see the north star, that is the tail (or end of the handle) of the little dipper. The middle stars of the little dipper are somewhat faint, but the two outside stars of the top and bottom of the little dipper pan are about as bright as the north star.
Does the Big Dipper have a tail?
The "tail" is the handle of the Big Dipper.
What are two different names for big dipper and little dipper?
Ursa Mayjor and Big Bear is the big dipper and Ursa Minor Or Little Bare is the litttle Dipper
When does the big dipper to change positions?
The Big Dipper does not change positions, Earth moves relative to the Big Dipper all the time.
Who Discovered Big Dipper?
The Big Dipper was discovered by prehistoric people.
What is a big dipper?
A big dipper is an alternative name for a roller coaster.
When did big dipper get its name?
Because it looks like a big dipper! :)
