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Seven Stars in the Big Dipper

Posted on July 21, 2013 by Charlotte Henley Babb

The Big Dipper, also known as the Plough or the Saptarishi (after the seven rishis), is an asterism of seven stars that has been recognized as a distinct grouping in many cultures from time immemorial. The component stars are the seven brightest of the formal constellation Ursa Major. The North Star (Polaris), … Continue reading →

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