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In the Crow language, the Big Dipper (Ursa Major) is called both Ihka Sahpua (Seven Stars) and Iipchalapaachuoo (Pipe Pointer Stars).
In Arapaho the name is téébiicéso'o'.
In Navajo it is náhookõs.
In Ojibwe it is called ojig-anang (Fisher Stars).
In Sahaptin Yakama dialect) it is Xalíishyama (The Wolves).
In Pawnee Ursa Major is raruka΄i:tu΄- a kind of stretcher used to carry the sick or the dead.
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What is the Latin word for bear?
Ursa As in ursa major and ursa minor, big bear and little bear, the American Native names for the big and little dipper.
What constellations are in Ursa Major?
Ursa Major IS a constellation.
Why is Ursa major called Ursa major?
Because it looks like a huge bear... Ursa Major=Great Bear
Is pole star located in Ursa major?
No. Ursa Major is often used as a way to find it, as part of it points towards it, but it is not actually in Ursa Major. It is in fact in Ursa Minor.
What is the name of the big dipper ursa major that's it?
Ursa Major
Which constellation is bigger orion ursa major hydra canis major?
Ursa Major
Does planet mars pass through ursa major?
No. Ursa Major is not on the ecliptic.
When was Ursa Major - album - created?
Ursa Major - album - was created in 2005.
Who named Ursa Major?
Richard. A. Proctor named Ursa Major in 1869.
Are big dipper and ursa major different constillations?
No the big dipper is IN Ursa Major and the little dipper is in Ursa Minor
Is Polaris located in ursa major?
No, it is in Ursa Minor.
How big is ursa major?
Ursa major area: 1280 sq. deg. (3rd)
