The Big Dipper is probably the most familiar constellation in the sky. It is actually part of Ursa Major, the Great Bear. The Little Dipper is the most recognizable part of Ursa Minor, the Little Bear ...

The Big Dipper, an asterism within the Ursa Major constellation, is readily observable from mid-to-high northern latitudes and its appearance varies throughout the year due to Earth's orbit and ...

The Big Dipper is one of the most recognizable asterisms in the night sky. However, it is only a part of the constellation Ursa Major, which is one of the largest. As a reminder, an asterism is simply ...

Look for this pair of stars in the night sky. You probably already know how to spot the seven stars in the sky that make up the famous Big Dipper. But did you know that one of the stars in its handle ...

Two easy-to-find star groupings appear during late summer and early autumn. You can see them by going outdoors and facing north during early evening hours. Look low in the northwest for the seven ...

OK, I admit I may not remember where my car is parked, but I sure recall my grade school planetarium field trips like they just occurred. These were some of the highlights of my youth, and they played ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The Three Leaps of the Gazelle are pairs of stars representing hoofprints below the constellation ...