What constellation is the Big Dipper _ What constellation is the Big Dipper?

What constellation is the Big Dipper called in astronomy?

As shown above, the Big Dipper belongs to Ursa major. Located in the second half of Ursa Major (part of the back and tail).

The name Ursa major originated from the west (it should be ancient Greece), and now international astronomy also divides the sky according to these constellations (88 in total).

The Big Dipper is an ancient description of the Seven Stars in China, because it looks like a spoon.

All over the world have their own descriptions of these stars. France understands him as a frying pan, and the United States seems to call him a spoon. All places have unique names for them. Because these stars can find Polaris, and it is a very simple and accurate method to find the position through Polaris in ancient times.