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Since the Big Dipper (Ursa Major) is a north polar constellation, it appears to move very little, but it doesn't move, the Earth rotates on it's axis giving the appearance of motion. Actually, stars are so far away that, from Earth, you can't detect any motion.
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Are big dipper and ursa major different constillations?
No the big dipper is IN Ursa Major and the little dipper is in Ursa Minor
All constellations are close to the Big Dipper?
Not all constellations are close to the Big Dipper. The Big Dipper is part of the Ursa Major constellation and many other constellations are spread across the night sky at various distances from the Big Dipper.
Is polaris on the end of the handle of big dipper or the little dipper?
Polaris is located at the end of the handle of the Little Dipper, also known as Ursa Minor. The Big Dipper is part of Ursa Major and does not point directly to Polaris.
Which constellaion is the big dipper in?
The big dipper are the seven brightest of the formal constellation Ursa Major.
Is the big dipper a consalation?
No, the Big Dipper is a constellation.Constellation means stars together and from Earth they appear in the same part of the sky but from another place in the galaxy the might not.
Would the big dipper be smaller or larger after 1 week?
No
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.
Does big dipper change size after a week?
No, the Big Dipper does not change size after a week. Its appearance in the night sky remains relatively the same over short periods of time due to its distance from Earth and the fixed positions of its stars relative to each other.
Wilt Chamberlain nicknames?
wilt the stilt, and the big dipper.
How far is the big dipper?
The Big Dipper (and other constellations) are made up of stars that are difference distances from Earth. Every star that makes up the Dipper is a different distance. It only looks like the big dipper from where we are.
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
