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The myth is that Zeus fancied one of Artemis' nymphs, Kallisto (or Callisto). She gets a son, Arcas. To protect her from being killed by virgin goddess Artemis, Zeus changes her into a bear. While in bear form, Kallisto later encounters her son Arcas. Arcas almost kills her, not recognizing her mother as a bear. To stop a tragedy, Zeus casts them both into the sky. Kallisto becomes Ursa Major, Arcas Ursa Minor or according to some sources Bootes "The Bear Keeper".
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The story behind ursa major's name?
Ursa Major means the Great Bear. This large constellation incorporates the Big Dipper
The Great Bear in the sky?
The "Great Bear" is called Ursa Major
What bear is named for the big dipper?
The Great Bear, (Ursa Major)
Why is Ursa major called Ursa major?
Because it looks like a huge bear... Ursa Major=Great Bear
Why is it called ursa major?
Because it looks like a huge bear... Ursa Major=Great Bear
What star is The Great Bear?
Ursus Major.
What is great bear known as?
Ursa Major :)
Where is the Great Bear located?
The Great Bear (Ursa Major) is to the North, and is the third-largest constellation in the night sky.
What are the ursa major constellation names?
Great Bear
What constellation represents the Great Bear?
Ursa Major
Bear of the night sky?
The constellation Ursa Major or the Great Bear Its brother is Ursa Minor or the Little Bear.
Why was ursa major the constellation given this name?
Ursa Major means "great bear", and the constellation was thought to look like a bear.
