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From the viewpoint of the Earth, all the constellations 'revolve' around Polaris (the North star. As the Earth orbits the sun, its relative position to the constellations changes - and they appear to move across the night-sky.
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∙ 12y agoAs our planet orbits the sun, we see the position of the constellations change. The Big Dipper - a circumpolar constellation - is visible year round, but it appears to us to be continually wheeling around the North Star (if you live in the Northern Hemisphere). At 10:00 on a July night, the "bowl" of the dipper is at the 9 o'clock position, and by 4 AM it will be low on the horizon at the 6 o'clock position.
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∙ 15y agobecause of the earths rotation
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If you look at the big dipper at two different hours of the same night is its orientation position in the sky the will it change?
Technically, yes. But not fast enough for the change to be noticeable in the course of a human lifetime. I've seen a drawing of what the shape of the Big Dipper will look like in 1,000 years from now. It's different, but clearly recognizable as the same Big Dipper.
Are big dipper and ursa major different constillations?
No the big dipper is IN Ursa Major and the little dipper is in Ursa Minor
Is polaris on the end of the handle of big dipper or the little dipper?
Little dipper
Which constellaion is the big dipper in?
The big dipper are the seven brightest of the formal constellation Ursa Major.
Which state flag has the big dipper?
Alaska
When does the big dipper to change positions?
The Big Dipper does not change positions, Earth moves relative to the Big Dipper all the time.
In what seasons can you find the big dipper in?
Spring time
Does big dipper change size after a week?
does the big dipper chnage after a week in size or is it father north or west
Why will the big dipper change in shape?
the universe is always changing
Is the big dipper visible over Portugal?
Yes, all constellations are visible at one point through out the seasons.
Wilt Chamberlain nicknames?
wilt the stilt, and the big dipper.
Is big dipper an adjective?
No, Big dipper is a constellation.
When did they name the big dipper?
when was the big dipper named
Can the big dipper be seen from Trinidad and Tobago?
Yes, but it is very low on the horizon, and is only visible during certain seasons.
Does the Big Dipper have a tail?
The "tail" is the handle of the Big Dipper.
What are two different names for big dipper and little dipper?
Ursa Mayjor and Big Bear is the big dipper and Ursa Minor Or Little Bare is the litttle Dipper
When did big dipper get its name?
Because it looks like a big dipper! :)
