About second to third magnitude apparent brightness are the 7 stars of the big dipper in Ursa Major. As such, it is a relatively well known constellation because its stars are noticeable and recognizable for being in general not faint.
The Big Dipper is not a star, but an asterism made up of seven bright stars that are part of the constellation Ursa Major. The stars in the Big Dipper range in magnitude from about 1.8 to 3.3.
Dubhe and Alioth are the brightest stars in the big dipper both with an apparent magnitude of 1.8.
Alkaid, also commonly known as Benetnash and Eta Ursae Majoris, has a magnitude of 1.84. This is the easternmost star in the Big Dipper constellation.
what is the magnitude of the star Alioth in the constellation Ursa Major
Constellations (patterns of stars) do not have a magnitude, However the individual stars that comprise a constellation do have magnitudes. Therefore you will need to be more specific regarding which star in the 'big dipper' you want to know the magnitude of.
wilt the stilt, and the big dipper.
when was the big dipper named
Ursa Mayjor and Big Bear is the big dipper and Ursa Minor Or Little Bare is the litttle Dipper
The Big Dipper does not change positions, Earth moves relative to the Big Dipper all the time.
A big dipper is an alternative name for a roller coaster.
Because it looks like a big dipper! :)
there's only one big dipper but there's also a little dipper