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This is because in many places in the northern hemisphere the Big Dipper never sets, it just goes round and round the Pole Star.
Anywhere north of about 40 degrees north, none of the stars in the Big Dipper ever sets.
The Big Dipper is not an official constellation, it is only part of Ursa Major.
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Can people in Australia see the big dipper?
The Big Dipper is not visible from Australia as it is a northern circumpolar constellation. In the southern hemisphere, people can see the Southern Cross, which is a prominent constellation in the night sky.
What constellations have the big dipper in them?
The Big Dipper is part of the Ursa Major constellation. It is sometimes also considered part of the constellation called the Great Bear.
What is the Big dipper called if it is a smaller constellation?
The Big Dipper is not a smaller constellation. The Big Dipper is a part of an even larger constellation. The Big Dipper is a part of the Constellation, Ursula Major or Big Bear. It is only part of the Bear. Likewise, the little dipper is part of a larger constellation, Ursula Minor or Little Bear.
Which month is easy to see the big dipper?
You can see the Big Dipper every month of the year, IF you live in the Northern Hemisphere
True or False The Big Dipper is a constellation?
true NO NO NO NO NO! My teacher would yell at you. The big dipper is NOT a constellation. The big dipper is a part of Ursa Major, the Big Bear. Therefore, the statement is FALSE. The big dipper is an Asterism, not a Constellation.
Can people in Australia see the big dipper?
The Big Dipper is not visible from Australia as it is a northern circumpolar constellation. In the southern hemisphere, people can see the Southern Cross, which is a prominent constellation in the night sky.
Is the big dipper a circumpolar constellation?
No, it isn't. It's just the tail of the bigger constellation Ursa Major, or the Big Bear. Same with the Little Dipper- it's the tail of Ursa Minor, or the Little Bear.
What constellations have the big dipper in them?
The Big Dipper is part of the Ursa Major constellation. It is sometimes also considered part of the constellation called the Great Bear.
What constallation is the big dipper from?
The Big Dipper would be considered a constellation itself. It is also considered part of the "Ursa Major" or "Great Bear" Constellation.Many cultures have recognized the Big Dipper as a constellation, or a part of a constellation with different names.See Wikipedia:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Dipperhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ursa_Major
What is the Big dipper called if it is a smaller constellation?
The Big Dipper is not a smaller constellation. The Big Dipper is a part of an even larger constellation. The Big Dipper is a part of the Constellation, Ursula Major or Big Bear. It is only part of the Bear. Likewise, the little dipper is part of a larger constellation, Ursula Minor or Little Bear.
Which month is easy to see the big dipper?
You can see the Big Dipper every month of the year, IF you live in the Northern Hemisphere
How many constellations make up the big dipper?
One constellation holds the Big Dipper, and that constellation is Ursa Major. The Big Dipper is located at the end of the body and the tail of the Great Bear constellation. The Big Dipper is considered a minor asterism within the constellation of Ursa Major, and the stars that make up the Big Dipper are Alkaid (at the end of the handle), Mizar, Alioth, and Megrez (making up the rest of the handle), and Megrez (same star), Dubhe, Merak, and Phecda making up the "dipper" part of the constellation.
True or False The Big Dipper is a constellation?
true NO NO NO NO NO! My teacher would yell at you. The big dipper is NOT a constellation. The big dipper is a part of Ursa Major, the Big Bear. Therefore, the statement is FALSE. The big dipper is an Asterism, not a Constellation.
Can you see the big dipper in Thailand?
Yes, the Big Dipper is visible in Thailand. It is a circumpolar constellation, meaning it can be seen year-round in the northern hemisphere, including Thailand. However, its visibility may be affected by light pollution in more urban areas.
What is the name of the constellation which the big dipper belongs to?
...the answer is... ...Ursa Major...
What is the Big Dipper example of?
While generally thought of as one, the Big Dipper is NOT a constellation. It is an asterism - a group of stars that are part of a constellation. The Big Dipper is part of the constellation Ursa Major (the great bear).
Where are the stars in the constellation the big dipper?
Inside the constellation
