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Because it's a part of a very important constellation. It can be found in the winter/spring sky.
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When were dippers invented?
There are many things called dippers, what sort do you ask about? Food? Birds? Constellation?
What was the little dippers name?
The constellation Ursa Minor was named by the ancient Greeks; it was one of the constellations listed by Claudius Ptolemy in his star catalog "Almagest".
What is the story for the little dipper?
the little dippers story is a man hunting the bear
What is the end of the little dippers hand?
Polaris, the north star.
What is the possible question about north star?
What is the star at the end of the little dippers handle.
What is the name of the north star that is on the end of the little dippers handle?
It is called "Polaris".
Is there a bigger dippers?
There is a Big Dipper (not dippers)
Jill and her father observed the Big and Little Dippers at the same time each?
Yes, it is possible.
Are constellation patterns useful in modern astronomy?
Yes. Landmarks or skymarks are useful for reference points for locations.
What constellation does the big and little dipper make up?
Different ones - The Big Dipper is part of the constellation, Ursa Major, the Great Bear. The Little Dipper is part of the constellation, Ursa Minor, the Little Bear.
Which constellation has the pole star at its end?
The constellation is Ursa Minor (the Little Bear).
Polaris belongs to the constellation of what?
Polaris is in the constellation Ursa Minor (the Little Bear).
