The Big Dipper (Let's-read-and-find-out science)
by Branley, Franklyn Mansfield, 1915-2002.
Summary
Explains basic facts about the Big Dipper, including which stars make up the constellation, how its position changes in the sky, and how it points to the North Star. Full description
- What is the Big Dipper?
- What people saw in the Big Dipper?
- Greek legend of the Great Bear
- Native American legend of the Great Bear
- Big Dipper's stars
- Finding the North Star
- Stargazing with telescopes
- Where to find the Big Dipper
- Speed of light
- Stars on the move.