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North American settlers introduced this name, and it is not used in many other countries. Actually the constellation includes more stars and is called the Great Bear or Ursa Major. That was started by the ancient Greeks.
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∙ 15y agowere dose rhe big dipper gets it name from were dose rhe big dipper gets it name from
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What is a big dipper?
A big dipper is an alternative name for a roller coaster.
What is the scientific name for the big dipper?
the big dipper is ursa major and i believe that would make the little dipper ursa minor
What did the big dipper look like to the ancient Greeks?
The ancinet Greeks thought the Big Dipper looked like a big bear.
What is a brief history of the big dipper?
you can only see the big dipper at night with a microscop
What hemisphere is the big dipper in?
its in the northern hemisphere
When did they name the big dipper?
when was the big dipper named
What bear is named for the big dipper?
The Great Bear, (Ursa Major)
How did the little dipper get it name?
The little dipper got its name because it looks like the big dipper. Both of these constellations have points that when connected resembled a dipper or large spoon.The little dipper is so named because it looked like a small ladle, opposed to large ladle of the big dipper. It was originally known as Ursa Minor, or little bear.
Who is the little dipper named after?
The Little Dipper was not named after anybody.
Wilt Chamberlain nicknames?
wilt the stilt, and the big dipper.
Is big dipper an adjective?
No, Big dipper is a constellation.
Does the Big Dipper have a tail?
The "tail" is the handle of the Big Dipper.
How did the little get its name?
The little dipper got its name because it looks like the big dipper. Both of these constellations have points that when connected resembled a dipper or large spoon.The little dipper is so named because it looked like a small ladle, opposed to large ladle of the big dipper. It was originally known as Ursa Minor, or little bear.
What are two different names for big dipper and little dipper?
Ursa Mayjor and Big Bear is the big dipper and Ursa Minor Or Little Bare is the litttle Dipper
When does the big dipper to change positions?
The Big Dipper does not change positions, Earth moves relative to the Big Dipper all the time.
When did big dipper get its name?
Because it looks like a big dipper! :)
What is a big dipper?
A big dipper is an alternative name for a roller coaster.
