The constellation where the Big Dipper is located _ What constellation is the Big Dipper in?

What constellation does the Big Dipper belong to?

The Big Dipper belongs to Ursa major.

The Big Dipper belongs to the tail of Ursa major. Graphically, the tail of the big bear consists of seven stars: Shu Tian, Tian Xuan, Tianji, Tianquan, Yuheng, Kaiyang and Yaoguang, so it is called the Big Dipper. The Big Dipper, also called "Big Dipper" for short, is not far from the north celestial pole, and is arranged in a bucket shape into seven bright stars.

All six stars are second-class except delta, which is a third-class star. Polaris can be found by connecting the first two stars of the Big Dipper and extending it to the mouth of the Big Dipper for about five times, which is usually used as a sign to indicate the direction and identify the constellation.

The Big Dipper always moves slowly in the sky. Five of the stars move in one direction at roughly the same speed, while Shu Tianhe and Yao Guang move in the opposite direction.

Learning history:

Ursa major is undoubtedly the most striking and important constellation in the northern sky, and astronomers all over the world attach great importance to it. We often say that "the sky is full of stars", which shows that China people simply regard Beidou as a synonym for the stars in the sky.

Astronomers in ancient China gave each star of the Big Dipper a special name, especially called the four stars of the bucket α, β, γ and δ "Kui". Wei Xiao is the legendary Wenquxing. In ancient times, it was the god in charge of examinations.

In the imperial examination era, it is the only way for children from poor families to get ahead. Every time there is a big exam, many people look up to Beidou and pray silently, hoping to be admitted to high school.

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