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What are the differences between the milky way and the big dipper?
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∙ 12y ago
the difference is that the milky way is a big group of stars and much more and the big dipper is just a plain old constellation
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How can you find Draco in the sky?
in between the big dipper and the small dipper
What galaxy is Merak and Dubhe located?
The milky way because they are 2 of the 7 stars that make up Big Dipper
What is the relationship between Ursa major and the big dipper?
"The Big Dipper" is a traditional asterism of seven prominent stars within the constellation of Ursa Major.
When did they name the big dipper?
when was the big dipper named
Is big dipper an adjective?
No, Big dipper is a constellation.
How can you find Draco in the sky?
in between the big dipper and the small dipper
Is the big dipper its own galaxy?
No. The big dipper is just a small collection of a handful of stars. All stars that you see in the sky are part of the Milky Way Galaxy, which is composed of hudreds of billions of stars.
What is the distance between the big dipper and the little dipper?
80 light years
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.
What galaxy is Merak and Dubhe located?
The milky way because they are 2 of the 7 stars that make up Big Dipper
What are 3 different types of stars?
red dwarfs,yellow stars,blue giants
Wilt Chamberlain nicknames?
wilt the stilt, and the big dipper.
What is the relationship between Ursa major and the big dipper?
"The Big Dipper" is a traditional asterism of seven prominent stars within the constellation of Ursa Major.
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
