The constellation I chose was the Ursa Major and Minor. The Ursa Major’s nickname is “The Great Bear.” The nickname for Ursa Minor is “The Little Bear”. They are also known as the Big and Little dipper. In Nebraska you can really see the big dipper and sometimes even the little dipper too! It was listed by Ptolemy. Ursa major’s is referred to “black horse”. Ursa minor was first mentioned in Greek texts by Thales of Miletus.
A star in my constellation is Polaris, it one of the most famous stars. It is also known as the North Star, and is the 45th most brightest star in the sky. The big dipper, also known as the Ursa Major, rotates around the star I chose. But, it rotates the wrong way, counterclockwise. Although my star is located in the Ursa Minor not Major. …show more content…
The Ursa Major only contains 7 stars. The little dipper (Ursa Minor) borders North Celestial Pole. The Ursa Major and Minor are two separate constellations. But are seen as
A star in my constellation is Polaris, it one of the most famous stars. It is also known as the North Star, and is the 45th most brightest star in the sky. The big dipper, also known as the Ursa Major, rotates around the star I chose. But, it rotates the wrong way, counterclockwise. Although my star is located in the Ursa Minor not Major. …show more content…
The Ursa Major only contains 7 stars. The little dipper (Ursa Minor) borders North Celestial Pole. The Ursa Major and Minor are two separate constellations. But are seen as