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Is The Big Dipper A Constellation?

Written by: Becca MarshReading time: 4 minsPublished on: November 30, 2021

You’ve likely heard of the Big Dipper, but did you know that there’s another star formation called the Little Dipper?Is the Big Dipper a constellationFacebookSHAREPinterestSAVE

The Big Dipper is a well-known set of stars to look for when gazing at the night sky.

A common question is whether the Big Dipper is a constellation or if not, then what is it?

The arrangement of stars that form what is known as the Big Dipper has appeared in texts that are hundreds of years old.

Texts speak of the night sky and the formation of the Big Dipper, and what it represents.

But why is the Big Dipper such a mystery? Here we’re going to look at the history and facts about these seven bright stars.

What is the Big Dipper?