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It is a good guide because part of the Big Dipper is THE NORTH STAR! The North Star helped slaves from the South (for example.) escape to the North. There are many other times when the star helped people. I hope I helped!
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agoIt might be that the Big Dipper (Urse Major) is important because it will let us locate Polaris, the Pole Star, which is in the Little Dipper (Ursa Minor). Polaris, when located, lets us know which way is north when we are looking up at it. It's a classic aid to navigation.
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∙ 12y agoThe Big Dipper was an easily discernible constellation, always located due north. Also, it's "pointer stars" pointed to the North Star in Usra Minor, the north star being "true" north. There was an old spiritual called "Follow the Drinkin' Gourd" (dipper), which slaves sang to teach each other about always moving north (toward freedom) as they did most of their moving at night, when they were hidden by darkness.
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Are big dipper and ursa major different constillations?
No the big dipper is IN Ursa Major and the little dipper is in Ursa Minor
Is polaris on the end of the handle of big dipper or the little dipper?
Little dipper
Which constellaion is the big dipper in?
The big dipper are the seven brightest of the formal constellation Ursa Major.
Which state flag has the big dipper?
Alaska
What is the life expectancy of the big and little dipper?
The big and the little dipper are each made up of many stars; each has a different life expentancy.The big and the little dipper are each made up of many stars; each has a different life expentancy.The big and the little dipper are each made up of many stars; each has a different life expentancy.The big and the little dipper are each made up of many stars; each has a different life expentancy.
Why did the big dipper serve as a good guide to slaves?
It showed them where te north star is
Why is the big dipper served as a good guide?
The big dipper was served as a good guide for for the African American slaves because one of the stars from the constellation is the North Star.
Why the big dipper served as a good guide?
The big dipper was served as a good guide for for the African American slaves because one of the stars from the constellation is the North Star.
Why was the big dipper a good guide for slaves who were trying to run away to the north during the civil war?
Because the tip of the Big Dipper is the North Star, and they use that as their compass.
What constellation will guide us to north direction?
The Big or small dipper and dont forget the bear
Wilt Chamberlain nicknames?
wilt the stilt, and the big dipper.
What was the code word in the underground railroad song for the big dipper?
The code word for the Big Dipper in the underground railroad song was "Follow the Drinking Gourd." This was a reference to using the constellation of the Big Dipper as a navigational guide to escape to the North.
Is big dipper an adjective?
No, Big dipper is a constellation.
When did they name the big dipper?
when was the big dipper named
Why is the Big Dipper good?
Good? It's not good - it's not bad either. It just IS .
Does the Big Dipper have a tail?
The "tail" is the handle of the Big Dipper.
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
