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Why can you not see the big dipper in Texas?
If you're anywhere south of about 35 degrees north latitude, then at least part of the Big Dipper rises and sets; that is, there are some parts of some nights when not all of its stars are visible. If you're farther south than about 40 degrees south latitude, then none of the stars in the Big Dipper is ever visible to you.
Was the drinking gourd the big dipper?
Yes. The slaves would sing a song from the underground railroad and the line they would repeat was; "Follow the Drinking Gourd" Which told the slaves to follow the Big Dipper, North to freedom.
How was big dipper made?
The big dipper is shaped like a pan, which in the past was called a dipper. Dippers were used to scoop up water. It gets the big part from being bigger than the little dipper, another constellation.
Is the big dipper's real name the big dipper?
The Big Dipper's real name is actually Ursa Major, which is a constellation in the northern sky. The Big Dipper is an asterism, which is a recognizable pattern of stars within a constellation. It is formed by seven bright stars within the Ursa Major constellation. So while the Big Dipper is a commonly used name for this asterism, its true astronomical designation is Ursa Major.
What group of stars comprise the constellation Ursa Major?
Ursa MajorStars are scattered randomly across the sky. Apart from the rare exceptions, the stars that make up constellations have absolutely nothing to do with each other except that they're close to the same direction from the solar system. The stars which make up the Big Dipper are actually hundreds of light years away from each other. They just look like they are close together, because the naked eye cannot discern the actual magnitude or distance.AnswerThe stars that make up this constellation are: Merak, Dubhe, Megrez, Mizar, Alioth, Al Caid, Al Cor.
Wilt Chamberlain nicknames?
wilt the stilt, and the big dipper.
When did they name the big dipper?
when was the big dipper named
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
When does the big dipper to change positions?
The Big Dipper does not change positions, Earth moves relative to the Big Dipper all the time.
What is a big dipper?
A big dipper is an alternative name for a roller coaster.
When did big dipper get its name?
Because it looks like a big dipper! :)
What is a little dipper nicknames?
big dipper
Is there only 1 big dipper?
there's only one big dipper but there's also a little dipper
What does Big Dipper look like?
The big dipper looks like a big spoon in the sky
What consellation is the big dipper in?
The Big Dipper is part of the Ursa Major constellation.
When was Big Dipper - band - created?
Big Dipper - band - was created in 1985.
Who studied the big dipper?
Many people studied the big dipper: If you are asking who discovered it, Dr. Steven L. Dipper.
