Bear constellation big dipper

What constellation is next to the Big Dipper?

The Big Dipper is one of the important symbols of China traditional culture. It is not only an important tool for navigation and navigation, but also regarded as a symbol of good luck. The Big Dipper is a constellation consisting of seven bright stars, located in the north of the sky, and there are many other constellations beside it. In this article, we will introduce the three most common constellations next to the Big Dipper: Ursa Major, Ursa Minor and Andromeda.

ursa major

The constellation Ursa major is one of the most common constellations beside the Big Dipper, and it is also one of the most recognizable constellations in the summer night sky. The constellation Ursa major consists of seven bright stars, which are shaped like a big bear. The two brightest stars are the front and back of Ursa major, also known as "spoon". If you draw a dotted line between the front and the back, this line will point to Polaris. Therefore, Ursa major is also called "Beidou II".

To find the constellation Ursa major, we must first find the Big Dipper. The back of the Big Dipper points in front of Ursa Major, so it is easy to find. If you look up at the sky on a summer night, you can see that the shape of Ursa Major is very clear.

little bear

Ursa minor is another common constellation next to the Big Dipper. It consists of seven bright stars, shaped like a bear. The brightest star in Ursa minor is Polaris, and its position in the night sky is very important because it points to the North Pole.

To find Ursa minor, you must first find the Big Dipper. Then, you can extend to the left from the back of the Big Dipper, and you can find Ursa minor. The shape of Ursa minor is hard to recognize, but the position of the North Pole star is conspicuous and can help you find it.

Andromeda

Andromeda is another constellation next to the Big Dipper. It consists of seven bright stars, shaped like a girl. The brightest star in Andromeda is Vega, and there is a legendary "Milky Way" between it and Altair (located in Cygnus).

To find Andromeda, we must first find the Big Dipper. Then, you can extend to the right from the back of the Big Dipper, and you can find Andromeda. The shape of Andromeda is hard to recognize, but the location of Vega is conspicuous and can help you find it.

conclusion

There are many other constellations beside the Big Dipper, the most common ones are Ursa major, Ursa minor and Andromeda. If you want to find these constellations in the night sky, you must first find the Big Dipper, and then find other constellations according to the directivity. I hope you can find your favorite constellation when observing the starry sky!