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Ursa Minor or "little bear" or "little dipper", contrasting with "Ursa Major" or "Great Bear" or "big dipper", is a constellation in the northern sky. The end of the "tail" is the "current" North Star - Polaris.
It's shape is supposed to represent a dipper, ladle or scoop.
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Is Little Dipper part of Ursa Major or Ursa Minor?
The Big Dipper is part of the Ursa Major.The Little Dipper is part of the Ursa Minor.
Who is Ursa minor named after?
An old folk tale, Ursa Minor means "Little Bear"
Is the North Star in the Ursa Minor constellation?
Yes, it's the alpha-star in Ursa Minor.
What constellation is associated with a bear?
Ursa major and Ursa minor.
What is the biggest star in Ursa Minor?
Polaris is the brightest star in Ursa minor but that does not necessarily mean that it is the biggest.
What type of star is ursa minor?
Ursa Minor is a constellation not a star
Is Little Dipper part of Ursa Major or Ursa Minor?
The Big Dipper is part of the Ursa Major.The Little Dipper is part of the Ursa Minor.
Is Polaris located in ursa major?
No, it is in Ursa Minor.
What are the names of the constellations that border Ursa Minor?
The names of the constellations that border Ursa Minor are:DracoCamelopardalisCepheus
Who is Ursa minor named after?
An old folk tale, Ursa Minor means "Little Bear"
Is the North Star in the Ursa Minor constellation?
Yes, it's the alpha-star in Ursa Minor.
What constelation is polaris found in?
Polaris can be found in the constellation of Ursa Minor (also known as the Little Dipper).
What does Caesar's bear mean?
Ursa Minor and Ursa Major are constellations in sky that are in shape of a bear, Caesar's bear. Google Ursa minor
What constellation is associated with a bear?
Ursa major and Ursa minor.
What are the release dates for Ursa Minor - 2002?
Ursa Minor - 2002 was released on: USA: January 2002
What is the biggest star in Ursa Minor?
Polaris is the brightest star in Ursa minor but that does not necessarily mean that it is the biggest.
Who discovered ursa major and ursa minor?
Ptolemy, A greek astronomer.
