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Since the Big Dipper (Ursa Major) is a north polar constellation, it appears to move very little, but it doesn't move, the Earth rotates on it's axis giving the appearance of motion. Actually, stars are so far away that, from Earth, you can't detect any motion.
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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 on the end of the handle of big dipper or the little dipper?
Little dipper
Which constellaion is the big dipper in?
The big dipper are the seven brightest of the formal constellation Ursa Major.
What is the life expectancy of the big and little dipper?
The big and the little dipper are each made up of many stars; each has a different life expentancy.The big and the little dipper are each made up of many stars; each has a different life expentancy.The big and the little dipper are each made up of many stars; each has a different life expentancy.The big and the little dipper are each made up of many stars; each has a different life expentancy.
Which state flag has the big dipper?
Alaska
Does big dipper change size after a week?
does the big dipper chnage after a week in size or is it father north or west
How far is the big dipper?
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.
Would the big dipper be smaller or larger after 1 week?
No
What are the differences between the milky way and the big dipper?
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
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
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.
When did big dipper get its name?
Because it looks like a big dipper! :)
What is a big dipper?
A big dipper is an alternative name for a roller coaster.
