Big Dipper: Location and Constellation - Ursa Major

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Big Dipper: Location and Constellation - Ursa Major

The Big Dipper is not a constellation itself, but an asterism, which is a recognizable pattern of stars within a constellation.

The Big Dipper is part of the constellation Ursa Major, which is Latin for "Great Bear".

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