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In Greek mythology, Ursa Major represents the nymph Callisto, who was transformed into a bear by Zeus to protect her from his jealous wife Hera. Callisto's son Arcas later unknowingly almost kills her while hunting, prompting Zeus to transform both mother and son into constellations - Ursa Major and Ursa Minor.
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What is the Latin name for the great bear constellation?
The Latin name for the Great Bear constellation is Ursa Major.
Which constellation is also called the Great Bear?
The Great Bear is more correctly known by its Latin name, 'Ursa Major'.
Why is it called ursa major?
Because it looks like a huge bear... Ursa Major=Great Bear
What is the name of the bear in the sky?
Ursa Major or big dipper (Great Bear) and Ursa Minor or little dipper (Little Bear)
What are the names of the two bear constellations?
URSA MAJOR (Great Bear) and URSA MINOR (Lesser Bear) are northern hemisphere constellations. The seven brightest stars of Ursa Major form the "asterism" (star formation) known as the "Big Dipper" (the Plough).
What origin is ursa major from?
latin name for great bear
Why is Ursa major called Ursa major?
Because it looks like a huge bear... Ursa Major=Great Bear
What is the Latin name for the great bear constellation?
The Latin name for the Great Bear constellation is Ursa Major.
The story behind ursa major's name?
In Greek mythology, Ursa Major is associated with the story of Callisto, a beautiful nymph who was turned into a bear by the goddess Hera. Zeus placed Callisto in the sky as Ursa Major to protect her from harm. The name "Ursa Major" means "Great Bear" in Latin.
The Great Bear in the sky?
The "Great Bear" is called Ursa Major
Which constellation is also called the Great Bear?
The Great Bear is more correctly known by its Latin name, 'Ursa Major'.
What is great bear known as?
Ursa Major :)
Why is it called ursa major?
Because it looks like a huge bear... Ursa Major=Great Bear
What is the name of the bear in the sky?
Ursa Major or big dipper (Great Bear) and Ursa Minor or little dipper (Little Bear)
What bear is named for the big dipper?
The Great Bear, (Ursa Major)
What are 4 other names for the big dipper?
"The Plough", "Butcher's Cleaver", "Charlie's Waggon" or "Great Bear (Ursa Major)"
What are the ursa major constellation names?
Great Bear
