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How to Find Ursa Major (Big Dipper) Constellation

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Ursa Major is one of the most important constellations to know because it points to so many other star patterns in the sky. For those that live in the northern hemisphere, this star pattern can be seen all year round. It is classified as a circumpolar constellation. Ursa Major contains the asterism known as the Big Dipper, and it is one of the most recognized star patterns in the world.
Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction to Ursa Major
1:47 - Pattern of Ursa Major
3:15 - Finding Polaris, the North Star
5:14 - Comparing Ursa Major and Ursa Minor
6:03 - Ursa Major points to many other constellations
6:48 - Mythologies of Ursa Major
6:52 - Babylonian Star Catalogs
7:15 - Book of Fixed Star (Al Sufi)
7:36 - Callisto and Arcas (Roman Mythology)
8:26 - Native American Mythology (Iroquois)
9:13 - Final Review of Ursa Major and Ursa Minor
11:08 - Photo Attributes
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@learnthesky 4 месяца назад

Thanks for watching! New to stargazing? Download my FREE Stargazing Starter Guide: www.learnthesky.com/stargazing_starter_guide

@bluewhalestudioblenderanim1132 2 месяца назад

the planetary nebula within ursa major (called owl nebula) is magnitude 9,9 whitch is fainter than some of the galaxies found there, that's another misconception about galaxies being generaly fainter, in fact planetary nebulae are often just as faint in this case you're better off trying to find the nearby Bode's galaxy than this nebula

@user-rp3df6cq8b 2 года назад

Ursa Major is perfectly visible every night from my window.. Sometimes I can see the entire constellation and it really is very big and gorgeous.. 😍 this video was nice to watch.. thank you!

@apextroll 3 года назад

Escaped salves from the American south used the big dipper to make their way north. They made up a song called "Follow the Drinking Gourd", which can be found on youtube.

@learnthesky 3 года назад

I did not know this...I love learning new stories about constellations! Thank you for sharing!!! 😀

@PJEC Год назад

God is truly amazing thank you for that visual constellation

@gangelika 3 года назад

As a kid I only know and recognise the Big Dipper constellation, and nowadays I felt like I want to know more about the stars and constellations. Your videos are great and so useful, thanks*.*

@lizetteakouri8541 Год назад

In Feng Shui theories we use the Big Dipper to locate the the Flying Stars system to find the energies that influence directions every year

@joringrant 3 года назад

I was up late last night/super early in the morning. I looked up an to my surprise I saw the Big Dipper! I looked around and also saw Arcturus and Spica although I didn’t know their names until watching this vid. Thank you!

@learnthesky 3 года назад

I’m so happy you were able to find it! The Big Dipper points to many constellations in each season. It is one of the most important constellations to know.

@thumper88888 5 месяцев назад

Interesting and nice to watch !

@leandromantovani4282 3 года назад

Ursa Major is for me the trademark of the North sky . 😜 it’s awesome

@specialguy2530 3 года назад

I recently had a star named for me in this constellation! I never knew that I have been looking at it the whole time!

@kimosavage7478 2 года назад

Liked and subscribed, I'm going to binge watch all your videos, I know I'm late to the party but this is a great start for me to get into astronomy.

@learnthesky 2 года назад

You are never too late to the party. Welcome! ✨

@aniket789 Год назад

Thanks Jenine 😊 for the wonderful presentation

@michaelmallal9101 8 месяцев назад

These stars are used in Chinese 'Purple Emperor Astrology'; also possibly known as the 'Seven Rishis' in Vedic scripture. The Callisto myth reminds me of the Freudian Oedipus Complex. Alas I live in the Southern hemisphere where these stars are invisible; the Southern Cross adorns our flag and that of our neighbour NZ. The Brazilian flag is most impressive.

@gsr4535 3 года назад

This lessons are very good. Thank you for making them. 👍

@bhupeshdihenia6514 Год назад

Became interested after going to McDonald Observatory in Fort Davis. Very interesting video. Thank you!

@apachewolfscout 7 месяцев назад

Thanks, very illuminating explanation.

@shreyamkar2004 3 года назад

I have not seen Ursa Major with my own eyes yet, but hopefully, I will see it one day

@l.pollack2015 Год назад

Thanks. I'll use what I leaned to locate the new comet that's coming this month.

@misscnn7379 2 года назад

love it!! My youngest son (19) just found it tonight. I had no idea! We are on vaca in Delaware, leaving in am. So we just got back from long day @ beach, and we went out front of hotel for fresh air. to wind down... he found the big dipper and mentioned a dog... i lol and said no bby... sure enough we came in, grabbed laptop to show him more.. and your video came up. He str8 pointed out the bear.. Das it ma, i'm not crazy... lol Ok moses.. Nevertheless, he is now thrilled!!!! Thanks for content luvy!

@learnthesky 2 года назад

I love this! Thank you for sharing.

@williammaldonado6132 Год назад

Amazing ✨️

@rajsriram8407 3 года назад

Hi This is a great video. The big dipper is of great significance to Hindus. The 7 stars of the big dipper is called "Saptha Rishi Mandal". Saptha for seven and Rishi for Sage. I will not get into details and you can pick up the information in Wikipedia. One of the Saptha Rishi is Sage Vashista and his wife is Arundhathi. He is the 6th of the 7 stars. They were supposed to be an ideal couple. Even today, during a marriage in south Indian community, one of the ritual is for the priest to point out the Saptha Rishi Mandal , the 6th star which is Vashista and a companion star to the couple so the couple can stay united like Vashista and Arundhathi. I understand it is very hard to see the 2 stars separetely . Mizhar and Alcor are these 2 stars. Mizhar is Vashista and Alcor is Arundhathi. We did the same ritual when we got married 35 years back.

@learnthesky 3 года назад

I love this. Thank you so much for sharing.

@sanjis220 8 месяцев назад

thank you

@elamuruganmahadevan1112 3 года назад

Excellent . Thank you

@vanvaswildlifestay1271 3 года назад

Amazing and good knowledge.

@laichiwan5964 Год назад

Thanks, very interesting stuffs. Could you tell the relative location of the Orion belt with the Polaris?

@jerryking9260 3 года назад

I can only see the Big Dipper asterism from my house. I wonder when I'll be able to see the whole constellation!

@rocioh.3866 2 года назад

Hii! Love your videos, any binoculars for beginners that you recommend?

@sunnyladylove5533 3 года назад

If you were born on August 8th-15th-24th/September 10th your a great bear🐻

@mr.wilson2127 Год назад

Hey there. Can we ever observe the big dipper right side up with the handle on the right?

@D-Coop24 3 года назад

Can you do a follow up video w more of its deep sky objects? Thanks for the great video!

@learnthesky 3 года назад

I do have this on my website. Check out the free lesson on Ursa Major. I may eventually post it here.

@PdrittleStar 3 года назад

I know! How about a video of Hercules since it’s a very large constellation and challenging since it’s very large and most stars are faint. Keep up the good work

@Saad-pj7ip 3 года назад

She just uploaded it if you weren’t aware.

@deserteasel3947 Год назад

Excuse my 🤓 You said a few times in the beginning that it is the 3rd biggest constellation in the sky, but at 10:28 you state it’s the 4th largest. Fyi🤓🤓🤓 And thank you for these videos!

@kevanhubbard9673 Год назад

Generally in Europe it's known as the Plough but in North America as the Big Dipper, after a spoon not the funfair ride!I don't know what it's called down in Australia and New Zealand but as they can't see much,or any, of it I don't suppose that they refer to it much?

@learnthesky Год назад

I’m not sure what they call it. My long term goal is the stay in the Southern Hemisphere to learn what the sky looks like from that perspective.