The Big Dipper is not made up of "major stars" in the sense of being the most massive or brightest stars in the sky. It's an asterism, a recognizable pattern of stars, within the constellation Ursa Major (the Great Bear).

Here are the names of the stars that make up the Big Dipper:

* Pointer Stars:

* Dubhe (α Ursae Majoris): The top star in the Dipper's bowl.

* Merak (β Ursae Majoris): The star next to Dubhe, forming the outer edge of the Dipper's bowl.

* Bowl Stars:

* Phecda (γ Ursae Majoris): The star at the bottom of the Dipper's bowl.

* Megrez (δ Ursae Majoris): The faintest star in the Dipper's bowl.

* Alioth (ε Ursae Majoris): The brightest star in the Dipper's bowl.

* Mizar (ζ Ursae Majoris): The middle star of the Dipper's handle.

* Handle Stars:

* Alkaid (η Ursae Majoris): The star at the end of the Dipper's handle.

* Mizar (ζ Ursae Majoris): (This star is also part of the bowl.)

* Alcor (80 Ursae Majoris): A fainter star visible next to Mizar, often used as a test of eyesight.

Keep in mind that while the Big Dipper is a very recognizable pattern, it's not a constellation on its own. It's part of Ursa Major.