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

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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.
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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@learnthesky 3 жыл бұрын

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@BigAl-IRL 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for doing this. I’ve learned a lot watching your videos. Keep it up please!

@kevanhubbard9673 3 ай бұрын

I always use the box part of Ursa Minor to judge how dark one's skies are.The stars Eta and Zeta are about 5.5 magnitude so if you can see them naked eye then you have quite dark skies.Coincidentally they are a very similar magnitude to Sigma Octantis the South Pole star.

@x-dah-t-er8779 Жыл бұрын

I really like the detailed zoom photos of those stars and the facts, it’s so 😢good!

@robertpoppe5177 2 жыл бұрын

Very well done! Thanks Jeanine

@ahmedGamal-th7sm 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing video as usual👍

@munsters2 4 жыл бұрын

Good information. Thank you.

@ChrisCarson_ 2 жыл бұрын

God left us his dishes for us to see his work. He be cooking lol

@vicbeltran9538 2 жыл бұрын

Great insight thank you!

@asheru9254 4 жыл бұрын

Keep the repost coming 🔥

@protimarprotibha3653 3 жыл бұрын

Hi I'm Aaratrika,I am 10 years old. Today I have spoted polaris for the first time from the town. I have spot that for the first time in my life! From , India🇮🇳

@learnthesky 3 жыл бұрын

This makes me so happy to hear. Cheers!

@GamerKaiden 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome Video!!!

@radhekrishna3691 2 жыл бұрын

Good information ☺

@learnthesky 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Have you been able to find Ursa Minor? What about Polaris? Drop a comment below if you have! ⬇

@SnowFamilyVacations 3 жыл бұрын

I find that Kochab is way easier to find than Polaris! And it used to be the North star. Can't seem to find any videos on Kochab

@MrCmon113 2 жыл бұрын

I can find Polaris pretty much always via the Big Dipper, but very rarely the rest of Ursa Minor.

@captainsk 4 жыл бұрын

Nice channel but why less views... Doesn't matter keep it up..I m the viewer from here onwards...💐

@brendawilliams8062 3 жыл бұрын

Thx.

@Spot_the_dog 3 жыл бұрын

I couldn't quite see the name of the maps you were using. Could you please tell me the name so I can get them? Thanks.

@afinepoint4u 5 ай бұрын

You reference one star pattern to find another. Depending on location such as near a city one might not be able to easily locate either of the patterns. Could you mention in your videos a star pattern(s) generally able to be seen in brighter skys such as near a city as starting points to locate stars in the current video dimmed by ground lights? For example state "For those near cities here's another way to locate this constellation using stars you should be able to see."