Examines the constellation known as the Big Dipper, the stars of which it is composed, and how to locate it in the night sky.
General Note
Includes index.
Content Note
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 -- The Big Dipper's stars -- Finding the North Star -- Stargazing with telescopes -- Where to find the Big Dipper -- The speed of light -- Stars on the move.