Seven bright stars within the constellation Ursa Major form what may be the most renowned asterism through the ages. This shape has been noted by poets from Homer to Tennyson, and known variously ...

Possibly one of the best-known constellations in the northern sky, Ursa Major—or the Great Bear—contains an asterism of seven stars known as the Big Dipper (or, in other countries, the Plough ...

It is visible all year round from the UK. This asterism is in the constellation of Ursa Major which translates to the 'big bear'. 1. Look towards the northern horizon if you know your direction ...

It's an asterism - a small ... In the case of the Big Dipper, it's part of the constellation Ursa Major the Great Bear. While the Big Dipper is visible year round from many places, its orientation ...

Here's our weekly guide to the planets, stars and other highlights in the night sky this week. Plus, we've got a heads up on ...

The Hubble Deep Field, shown here, is a patch of sky in the constellation of Ursa Major the Great Bear ... However, the Plough or Saucepan asterism is close by, and this is the key to locating ...