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You don't "discover" a constellation, for the same reason that you don't discover the Sun or the Moon. The stars that make up the constellation are there to see; at some moment, somebody - the ancient Greeks in the case of the "classical" constellations, including Ursa Major - somebody, then, decided that a certain group of stars look this this or that, and gave it a name.
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Who discovered ursa major and ursa minor?
Ptolemy, A greek astronomer.
Why is Ursa major called Ursa major?
Because it looks like a huge bear... Ursa Major=Great Bear
Is pole star located in Ursa major?
No. Ursa Major is often used as a way to find it, as part of it points towards it, but it is not actually in Ursa Major. It is in fact in Ursa Minor.
What is the name of the big dipper ursa major that's it?
Ursa Major
Which constellation is bigger orion ursa major hydra canis major?
Ursa Major
Does planet mars pass through ursa major?
No. Ursa Major is not on the ecliptic.
When was Ursa Major - album - created?
Ursa Major - album - was created in 2005.
How big is ursa major?
Ursa major area: 1280 sq. deg. (3rd)
Are big dipper and ursa major different constillations?
No the big dipper is IN Ursa Major and the little dipper is in Ursa Minor
Where can a Ursa Major be seen?
The constellation Ursa Major can be seen from anywhere in the northern hemisphere. The most distinctive part of Ursa Major is the asterism known as the "Big Dipper".
How did Richard A. Proctor discover the Ursa Major?
Richard A. Proctor did not discover the Ursa Major constellation; it has been known since ancient times. Proctor was an English astronomer who made contributions to popularizing astronomy and writing about celestial objects and phenomena.
What constellation is associated with a bear?
Ursa major and Ursa minor.
