the wonderful
Northern Sky Constellations
by the Web Story team
The big bear
Ursa Major
Its brightest stars form the Big Dipper, one of the most recognizable shapes in the sky, also known as the Plough.
The little bear
Ursa Minor
Also known as the Little Dipper, it is notable for marking the location of the north celestial pole, the star known as Polaris.
The warrior
Hercules
The constellation itself has a long history, dating back to Sumerian times. Hercules is the fifth largest constellation.
The queen
Cassiopeia
Named after Cassiopeia, the boastful queen of Greek mythology. It is Nicknamed the W constellation for it's zigzag formation.
The hero
Perseus
Perseus contains several interesting deep sky objects such as Messier 34, the Double Cluster and the California Nebula.
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