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The Big Dipper is not a smaller constellation. The Big Dipper is a part of an even larger constellation. The Big Dipper is a part of the Constellation, Ursula Major or Big Bear. It is only part of the Bear. Likewise, the little dipper is part of a larger constellation, Ursula Minor or Little Bear.

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What is the most popular constellation called?

Big dipper


Is big dipper an adjective?

No, Big dipper is a constellation.


What is the size of The Big Dipper Constellation?

The Big Dipper is not a constellation. It's an asterism (part of a constellation), and it's BIG ! (hence the name).


True or False The Big Dipper is a constellation?

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What is the Big Dipper an example of?

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What constellation is called the beer constellation?

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What is the Big Dipper example of?

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How many stars make up the constellation called the Big Dipper?

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Why is ursa major called that?

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Which constellaion is the big dipper in?

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Where are the stars in the constellation the big dipper?

Inside the constellation


Why did thales name the little dipper the little dipper?

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