Ursa Major, the Great Bear

A constellation always visible from northern latitudes, containing the stars of the Big Dipper.

Resources

Constellation Guide: Ursa Major, the Great Bear Ursa Major — the great bear — is always above...

Radio Programs

Moving Dipper A stellar family spreads out Friday, February 25, 2011
Directional Stars Stars with a sense of direction Sunday, May 2, 2010
Merging Stars One plus one equals one Monday, April 19, 2010
Bear's Tail The "end" of the great celestial bear Sunday, March 1, 2009
Bear's Leg The bear's faint leg Saturday, February 28, 2009
Big Dipper Dipping toward the northern horizon Sunday, November 9, 2008
47 Ursae Majoris Serenading some planetary neighbors Monday, September 1, 2008
Hot Embrace Two stars that won’t let go Monday, May 19, 2008

Featured Images

Galactic Turmoil Monday, March 23, 2009

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