How to Find Ursa Minor the Little Bear Constellation (Little Dipper)

Ursa Minor is an important constellation to know and recognize since it contains Polaris, or the North Star, which is the only star in the sky that appears not to move. This constellation is classified as a circumpolar constellation, which is one that can be seen all year round in the northern hemisphere. Ursa Minor is also known as the asterism called the Little Dipper, and the best way to find it is to use the Big Dipper asterism. Explore the stories behind this pattern, discover the easiest ways to find this constellation, and examine the celestial objects that lie within the boundaries of Ursa Minor.

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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:35 - Overview of Ursa Minor
2:38 - Legend of Ursa Minor (Greek myth)
3:43 - Pattern of Ursa Minor
7:02 - Differences between the Big Dipper and Little Dipper
8:32 - Polaris, the North Star
10:39 - Celestial Objects in Ursa Minor
11:25 - Review of Ursa Minor
12:42 - Photo Attributes

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