What is Ursa Minor?
Q: What is Ursa Minor?
A: Ursa Minor is a constellation in the northern sky, also known as the Little Bear or the Little Dipper.
Q: Is Ursa Minor related to any other constellation?
A: Ursa Minor is related to Ursa Major, which is also known as the Big Bear or the Big Dipper.
Q: What is the handle of Ursa Minor called?
A: The handle of Ursa Minor is called Polaris, which is also known as the North Star.
Q: Who included Ursa Minor in his list of 48 constellations?
A: The ancient astronomer Ptolemy included Ursa Minor in his list of 48 constellations.
Q: How many modern constellations are there, and is Ursa Minor one of them?
A: There are 88 modern constellations, and Ursa Minor is one of them.
Q: What makes Ursa Minor special?
A: Ursa Minor includes the north celestial pole, which means it contains Polaris, the North Star.
Q: Will Ursa Minor always contain the north celestial pole?
A: No, Ursa Minor will not always contain the north celestial pole because the Earth's axis will change direction over time, a movement called precession.
