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Big Dipper
Throughout time, the Big Dipper has been a major navigational tool. It has been recognized by many societies, and by many names. It consist of seven stars, most notable, the North Star, Polaris.
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Why does the big dipper appear to change its position during the year?
Because the Earth spins on its axis and shows different parts of the sky.
Is Orion is different from Ursa Major and Ursa Minor and how?
They are 3 different constellations. So they look different, have different stars, are in different parts of the sky, are seen at different times. There are many other differences too.
No, "Big Dipper" is a proper noun referring to a well-known star formation in the northern sky. It is not an adjective.
Why does the big dipper change its position over night while the polar remain in its position?
The Earth's Orbit, its axis is aligned with Polaris.
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Is the big dipper visible from Mexico City?
No. Too many lights obfuscate the sky, and only but the brightest stars and planets can be seen in Mexico City's sky. On the other hand, on the outskirts of the city, fewer artificial lighting allows you to see such constellation.
The Big Dipper is a prominent asterism in the constellation Ursa Major. It is made up of seven bright stars that form a shape resembling a ladle or dipper. The Big Dipper is easily recognizable in the northern sky and is often used as a navigational aid to locate Polaris, the North Star.
Is the Big Dipper located in the Northern or the Southern Hemisphere?
The Big Dipper is located in the Northern Hemisphere. It is visible year-round to observers in this hemisphere.
What is the color temperature and luminosity of a star for the big dipper?
The color temperature of most stars in the Big Dipper constellation is around 3000 to 6000 Kelvin, which would appear as white or slightly blue. The luminosity of these stars varies, but they are generally considered to be bright stars compared to the average stars in the night sky.
What is the best time of year to see Constellation Crater?
Crater is at a Right Ascention of about 11h, meaning it's probably best visible in Northern Hemisphere spring. However, it's a faint constellation, and arguably there never is a "good" time to see it: none of its stars are above third magnitude.
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