How many stars are on Alaska's state flag?

Answer 1

The Alaska flag has a blue field with eight yellow stars. The seven smaller stars represent the Big Dipper (an asterism in the constellation Ursa Major, the Big Bear); the large star represents the North Star, also called Polaris (representing Alaska's northern location).

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Answer 2

The Alaskan flag was designed by a 13 year old Alaskan- Benny Benson, There are 8 stars of the flag, one larger than the others. The large star is Polaris, the Northern Star. The smaller stars for the Big Dipper- in the constellation Ursa Major (Big Bear). What is the symbolism of the flag? Here is what Benny said:

The blue field is for the Alaska sky and the forget-me-not, an Alaskan flower. The North Star is for the future state of Alaska, the most northerly in the union. The Dipper is for the Great Bear—symbolizing strength.

Answer 3

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There are eight gold stars in total, seven from the constellation Ursa Major, or the Big Dipper. The eighth being the North Star.

Answer 4

8 Stars of Gold on a Field of Blue, The Dipper and the North Star.

Answer 5

The Blue represents both the night sky and the Forget-Me-Not (State Flower).

The Gold represents the stars and the mineral gold (State Mineral).