Somebody with a lot of fantasy thought it looked like a bear.
The Latin name for the Great Bear constellation is Ursa Major.
The star constellation for December is Sagittarius.
The Great Bear constellation got its name from Greek mythology, where it was associated with the nymph Callisto who was turned into a bear by Zeus. In Latin, the constellation is also known as Ursa Major, which means "Greater Bear" in English.
Ursa Major.
Ursa Major
Ursa Major
The Arctic was named after the constellation Ursa Major, which means "Great Bear" in Latin. The brightest stars in this constellation form the shape of a bear, which is where the name originated.
The name, Calista, comes from a Greek origin. Calista was a mythological creature that turned into a female bear and now stands for the constellation. This constellation is called the great bear constellation.
The name "Ursa Major" comes from Latin, meaning "Greater Bear." In Greek mythology, the constellation is associated with Callisto, who was turned into a bear by the goddess Hera. The name reflects the bear-like shape formed by the stars in the constellation.
yes its real name as a constellation is Ursa Major
The name "Ursa Minor" comes from Latin and means "Lesser Bear." It is derived from the constellation's resemblance to the Great Bear constellation, Ursa Major. The constellation is also commonly known as the "Little Dipper."
The Great Bear is more correctly known by its Latin name, 'Ursa Major'.