
The Constellation Ursa Major - In-The-Sky.org
Better known by its nicknames ‘the Big Dipper’ or ‘the Plough’, Ursa Major is among the most instantly recognisable groupings of stars. It is also the third largest of all the constellations. The Ancient …
Ursa Major Constellation
Ursa Major, the Great Bear, is the largest constellation in the northern sky. It is home to the Big Dipper asterism, formed by its seven brightest stars, and to many well-known deep sky objects.
Ursa Major Constellation – Features and Facts - The Planets
The Constellation Ursa Major is the largest constellation in the Northern Hemisphere and the third largest Constellation overall in the night sky. The name ‘Ursa Major ’, from the Latin language and …
Constellation: Ursa Major - noirlab.edu
Ursa Major is a large, bright constellation in the northern sky. The Big Dipper is a recognizable asterism contained in Ursa Major. Ursa Major is the “Great Bear” and one of the original 48 constellations …
Ursa Major Constellation – The Great Bear of the Night Sky
Ursa Major has an area of 1280 square degrees making it the 3rd largest of the 88 recognized constellations. Its asterism (a collection of stars that we recognize but is not a constellation), ‘The Big …
Constellation Ursa Major | Astro-Observer
Ursa Major, also known as the Great Bear, is one of the most recognizable constellations in the night sky. It is primarily known for containing the Big Dipper, an asterism made up of seven bright stars …
Ursa Major Constellation | Star Map & Facts | Go Astronomy
Ursa Major, also known as the Great Bear, is one of the most widely recognized constellations in the northern sky. Ursa Major's existence dates back to ancient times, making it one of the oldest …
Ursa Major: The Ultimate Guide - labelstars.com
Ursa Major, or "Big Dipper," is one of the most famous constellations in the sky. The constellation's name comes from the Latin " Ursa Major " as its size is more significant when compared to the " Ursa …
Constellations: Ursa Major - Windows to the Universe
Ursa Major is probably the most famous constellation, with the exception of Orion. Also known as the Great Bear, it has a companion called Ursa Minor, or Little Bear. The body and tail of the bear make …
UMa - Ursa Major the Big Bear | The Sky Tonight
Ursa Major or the Big Bear is the third largest of the 88 constellations. Seven stars form a familiar group of stars, or an "asterism" within the constellation.