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A Little Bear, Ursa Minor. His big brother is Ursa Major, the Big Bear.
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Who named Ursa Major?
Richard. A. Proctor named Ursa Major in 1869.
How many constellations are named after animals?
There is Vulpecula,Ursa Major,Ursa Minor
Who is Ursa minor named after?
An old folk tale, Ursa Minor means "Little Bear"
What constellation is named after polar bears?
Ursa Minor/Ursa Major, the star which you might be referring to is Polaris.
Who named the constellation the Ursa Minor?
Bhav the god of flight named ursa minor because he thought it repersented a rat which he thought could fly.Ursa Minor means Smooth Flight.
When was the Ursa Major first described?
early in Greece Ursa Major was named by one eliku trasfte as recorded in the book stars of the night.
What bear is named for the big dipper?
The Great Bear, (Ursa Major)
Who named the Great Bear Ursa Major?
Richard. A. Proctor in 1869
What is the constellation of ursa major named after?
The name Ursa Major is Latin for "larger bear." The constellation known as the "Big Dipper" forms the rump and tail of the bear.
Who is the women character in Superman?
Ursa- but Zod and Non were with her. She was played by Sarah Douglas.
What was the name of the miner who tried to kill bane in Darth bane path of destruction?
The miner Darth Bane fought with was named Gerd.
Where did Ursa Major come from in greek mythology?
In Greek mythology there is a legend about a girl named "Collesta"
