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the difference is that the milky way is a big group of stars and much more and the big dipper is just a plain old constellation

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How many star formations in the sky like the big dipper are part of the Milky Way?

The Big Dipper is part of the Ursa Major constellation, which contains many stars that are indeed part of the Milky Way galaxy. While there are countless star formations in the Milky Way, the exact number of recognizable patterns or asterisms like the Big Dipper can vary depending on cultural interpretations. However, the Milky Way itself is home to billions of stars, many of which can form their own unique patterns when viewed from Earth.


Is the big dipper its own galaxy?

No. The big dipper is just a small collection of a handful of stars. All stars that you see in the sky are part of the Milky Way Galaxy, which is composed of hudreds of billions of stars.


What is the distance between the big dipper and the little dipper?

80 light years


Where is the little dipper in the sky?

The little dipper is in our Milky Way Galaxy, actually not all that far from us. It is above the big dipper, so that it appears to be pouring into the big dipper. If you can see the north star, that is the tail (or end of the handle) of the little dipper. The middle stars of the little dipper are somewhat faint, but the two outside stars of the top and bottom of the little dipper pan are about as bright as the north star.


What galaxy is Merak and Dubhe located?

The milky way because they are 2 of the 7 stars that make up Big Dipper


What galaxy is the big dipper a part of?

The Big Dipper is part of the Milky Way galaxy. Specifically, it is an asterism composed of seven bright stars from the Ursa Major constellation, which is located within our galaxy. The stars in the Big Dipper are relatively close to Earth, and their positions and brightness make them easily identifiable in the night sky.


What is the difference between the big dipper and little dipper?

The Big Dipper is larger and has a long handle and a deep bowl, while the Little Dipper is smaller with a shorter handle and shallower bowl. The Big Dipper is part of the Ursa Major constellation, while the Little Dipper is part of the Ursa Minor constellation.


What are 3 different types of stars?

red dwarfs,yellow stars,blue giants


How far is merak from earth?

Merak is a star in the Big Dipper constellation, which is part of our Milky Way galaxy. The distance between Earth and Merak is about 79.7 light-years.


Wilt Chamberlain nicknames?

wilt the stilt, and the big dipper.


What is the relationship between Ursa major and the big dipper?

"The Big Dipper" is a traditional asterism of seven prominent stars within the constellation of Ursa Major.


When did they name the big dipper?

when was the big dipper named