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Ursa Major

Ursa Major: A constellation in the northern sky, also known as the Great Bear, with a rich history and mythology in various cultures.
Big Dipper: The most recognizable asterism in Ursa Major, composed of seven bright stars that form a shape resembling a ladle, a plough, or a wagon.
Other stars and galaxies: Ursa Major contains many other notable stars, such as the pointer stars Merak and Dubhe that lead to Polaris, and the double star Mizar and Alcor. It also hosts several bright galaxies, such as M81, M82, M101, and the Hubble Deep Field.
Meteor showers: Ursa Major is the radiant of several meteor showers, such as the Alpha Ursae Majorids, the Kappa Ursae Majorids, and the October Ursae Majorids.
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