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  • Stars in Aries Constellation: A Guide to Notable Stars
    There aren't really "major stars" in the sense of a specific number within the Aries constellation. It depends on how you define "major."

    Here's a breakdown:

    * Brightest Star: Hamal (α Arietis) is the brightest star in Aries, with an apparent magnitude of 2.01.

    * Other Notable Stars: There are a few other stars in Aries with apparent magnitudes under 4, including Sheratan (β Arietis) and Mesarthim (γ Arietis).

    * The "Big Dipper" of Aries: There is a small asterism in Aries known as the "Big Dipper" of Aries. It's not nearly as prominent as the actual Big Dipper in Ursa Major, but it's a good way to identify the constellation.

    So, the number of "major stars" in Aries is subjective. If you consider only the very brightest star, it's just one. If you include all stars with a visible magnitude under 4, it's a handful. It's important to note that "major" can be interpreted in different ways when it comes to stars.

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