Ursa Major
About Ursa Major
The Great Bear. Contains the Big Dipper asterism, one of the most recognizable patterns in the sky. The two pointer stars Merak and Dubhe point to Polaris. Mizar and Alcor form a famous double star testable with the naked eye. The constellation has been recognized across cultures from Greeks to Native Americans. Visible year-round from northern latitudes. Hosts the Pinwheel Galaxy M101.
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