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The Story Behind Ursus Major constellation
The constellation Ursa Major is located in the northern hemisphere.
Latin for “the vast bear” or “the larger bear” is the name of the animal.
Ursa Minor is the bear that is smaller.
The third-biggest constellation in the sky, Ursa Major is the largest northern constellation.
One of the most iconic shapes in the sky, the Big Dipper asterism, also known as the Plough, is formed by its brightest stars.
Most cultures around the world are familiar with Ursa Major, which is linked to several myths.
In the second century, the Greek astronomer Ptolemy included it in his list of constellations.
It is related to Callisto in Greek mythology, a nymph who was transformed into a bear by Zeus’ envious wife Hera.
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