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What is the little bear?
That's the name of a constellation. Also called Ursa Minor.
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.
Queen who eventually become the 'M' or 'W' constellation in the night sky?
The queen in question here was Queen Cassiopeia, the wife of King Cepheus. She was considerably beautiful and vainly proclaimed it. The constellation by that name appears as a W which is taken to represent her crown. The constellation is visible all year round in the northern hemisphere night sky and is located roughly on the opposite side of the Pole Star from the Great Bear.
What is the popular name of the constellation Scropius?
Well, the is no constellation "Scropius". Assuming you meant "Scorpius" the translation of that name into English is, "scorpion", but I am not sure that that is a "popular name". I generally hear people referring to this constellation as "Scorpius" or "Scorpio" (which is wrong) and only rarely as "the scorpion". If there is another common name I am afraid that I don't know what it is. Of course other cultures called these stars other names.
What constellation is the Orion telescopes named after?
The Orion telescopes are named after the constellation with the same name, the Orion constellation. The Orion constellation is named after the hunter in Greek mythology also with the same name, Orion.
What is the Latin name for the great bear constellation?
The Latin name for the Great Bear constellation is Ursa Major.
What is the Star Constellation Name for December?
The star constellation for December is Sagittarius.
How did the Great Bear get its name?
The Great Bear constellation got its name from Greek mythology, where it was associated with the nymph Callisto who was turned into a bear by Zeus. In Latin, the constellation is also known as Ursa Major, which means "Greater Bear" in English.
What constellation's name is translates as the Great Bear?
Ursa Major.
What constellation's name is translated as the Great Bear?
Ursa Major
What is the name of the Constellation that the arctic was named after?
The Arctic was named after the constellation Ursa Major, which means "Great Bear" in Latin. The brightest stars in this constellation form the shape of a bear, which is where the name originated.
What is the origin of the name Calista?
The name, Calista, comes from a Greek origin. Calista was a mythological creature that turned into a female bear and now stands for the constellation. This constellation is called the great bear constellation.
Where did the great bear of the constellation get its name?
Somebody with a lot of fantasy thought it looked like a bear.
Why was ursa major the constellation given this name?
The name "Ursa Major" comes from Latin, meaning "Greater Bear." In Greek mythology, the constellation is associated with Callisto, who was turned into a bear by the goddess Hera. The name reflects the bear-like shape formed by the stars in the constellation.
Is the big dipper part of the constellation called the great bear?
yes its real name as a constellation is Ursa Major
How did ursa minnor get its name?
The name "Ursa Minor" comes from Latin and means "Lesser Bear." It is derived from the constellation's resemblance to the Great Bear constellation, Ursa Major. The constellation is also commonly known as the "Little Dipper."
Which constellation is also called the Great Bear?
The Great Bear is more correctly known by its Latin name, 'Ursa Major'.
