The Big Dipper: Secrets of the best known constellation

If you had to find one single constellation in the night sky and
get it right, which one would you chose? Most people would
probably go for the big dipper. It is very recognizable, easy to
find, always up in the sky and pretty large.  But there is
more to the seven bright stars, which form a part of Ursa Major.
In fact, there are several little secrets that are not only
intriguing but useful as well!


Freshen up you big-dipper-knowledge on this week's translunar:
epsiode with Paul!
Further reading:
https://www.adlerplanetarium.org/blog/discover-big-dipper/
Pprevious podcast on Polaris:
https://translunarvsw.podbean.com/e/guiding-light-the-marvels-of-polaris-the-north-star/ 
 

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