Ursa Major, the Great Bear

A constellation always visible from northern latitudes, containing the stars of the Big Dipper.

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Ursa Major, the Great Bear Ursa Major — the great bear — is always above...

Radio Programs

Contact Binaries Stars that can’t let go Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Bear’s Nose The great bear’s shiny nose Sunday, May 27, 2012
Moving Dipper A stellar family spreads out Friday, February 25, 2011
Directional Stars Stars with a sense of direction Sunday, May 2, 2010
Merging Stars One plus one equals one Monday, April 19, 2010
Bear's Tail
Bear's Leg
Big Dipper
47 Ursae Majoris
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Featured Images

 Galactic Turmoil Monday, March 23, 2009

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