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@bluewhalestudioblenderanim1132

21 күн бұрын

the planetary nebula within ursa major (called owl nebula) is magnitude 9,9 whitch is fainter than some of the galaxies found there, that's another misconception about galaxies being generaly fainter, in fact planetary nebulae are often just as faint in this case you're better off trying to find the nearby Bode's galaxy than this nebula

As a kid I only know and recognise the Big Dipper constellation, and nowadays I felt like I want to know more about the stars and constellations. Your videos are great and so useful, thanks*.*

Ursa Major is perfectly visible every night from my window.. Sometimes I can see the entire constellation and it really is very big and gorgeous.. 😍 this video was nice to watch.. thank you!

In Feng Shui theories we use the Big Dipper to locate the the Flying Stars system to find the energies that influence directions every year

God is truly amazing thank you for that visual constellation

Escaped salves from the American south used the big dipper to make their way north. They made up a song called "Follow the Drinking Gourd", which can be found on youtube.

@learnthesky

3 жыл бұрын

I did not know this...I love learning new stories about constellations! Thank you for sharing!!! 😀

I was up late last night/super early in the morning. I looked up an to my surprise I saw the Big Dipper! I looked around and also saw Arcturus and Spica although I didn’t know their names until watching this vid. Thank you!

@learnthesky

3 жыл бұрын

I’m so happy you were able to find it! The Big Dipper points to many constellations in each season. It is one of the most important constellations to know.

Thanks Jenine 😊 for the wonderful presentation

Ursa Major is for me the trademark of the North sky . 😜 it’s awesome

I recently had a star named for me in this constellation! I never knew that I have been looking at it the whole time!

This lessons are very good. Thank you for making them. 👍

Thanks, very illuminating explanation.

Liked and subscribed, I'm going to binge watch all your videos, I know I'm late to the party but this is a great start for me to get into astronomy.

@learnthesky

2 жыл бұрын

You are never too late to the party. Welcome! ✨

Interesting and nice to watch !

Excellent . Thank you

I have not seen Ursa Major with my own eyes yet, but hopefully, I will see it one day

Amazing and good knowledge.

Became interested after going to McDonald Observatory in Fort Davis. Very interesting video. Thank you!

Thanks. I'll use what I leaned to locate the new comet that's coming this month.

These stars are used in Chinese 'Purple Emperor Astrology'; also possibly known as the 'Seven Rishis' in Vedic scripture. The Callisto myth reminds me of the Freudian Oedipus Complex. Alas I live in the Southern hemisphere where these stars are invisible; the Southern Cross adorns our flag and that of our neighbour NZ. The Brazilian flag is most impressive.

Amazing ✨️

Thanks, very interesting stuffs. Could you tell the relative location of the Orion belt with the Polaris?

thank you

Can you do a follow up video w more of its deep sky objects? Thanks for the great video!

@learnthesky

3 жыл бұрын

I do have this on my website. Check out the free lesson on Ursa Major. I may eventually post it here.

Hii! Love your videos, any binoculars for beginners that you recommend?

love it!! My youngest son (19) just found it tonight. I had no idea! We are on vaca in Delaware, leaving in am. So we just got back from long day @ beach, and we went out front of hotel for fresh air. to wind down... he found the big dipper and mentioned a dog... i lol and said no bby... sure enough we came in, grabbed laptop to show him more.. and your video came up. He str8 pointed out the bear.. Das it ma, i'm not crazy... lol Ok moses.. Nevertheless, he is now thrilled!!!! Thanks for content luvy!

@learnthesky

2 жыл бұрын

I love this! Thank you for sharing.

Thanks

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I can only see the Big Dipper asterism from my house. I wonder when I'll be able to see the whole constellation!

Hey there. Can we ever observe the big dipper right side up with the handle on the right?

I know! How about a video of Hercules since it’s a very large constellation and challenging since it’s very large and most stars are faint. Keep up the good work

@Saad-pj7ip

3 жыл бұрын

She just uploaded it if you weren’t aware.

I am in bortle 5 and I cannot ever find the dippers big or small, hence I cant find the green comet. sad

I saw the big dipper on my walk and the little dipper

Generally in Europe it's known as the Plough but in North America as the Big Dipper, after a spoon not the funfair ride!I don't know what it's called down in Australia and New Zealand but as they can't see much,or any, of it I don't suppose that they refer to it much?

@learnthesky

Жыл бұрын

I’m not sure what they call it. My long term goal is the stay in the Southern Hemisphere to learn what the sky looks like from that perspective.

Excuse my 🤓 You said a few times in the beginning that it is the 3rd biggest constellation in the sky, but at 10:28 you state it’s the 4th largest. Fyi🤓🤓🤓 And thank you for these videos!

If you were born on August 8th-15th-24th/September 10th your a great bear🐻

I can see it easily

If you want to find Virgo first see Ursa Major And Arc To Arcturus and Speed to Spica...

@learnthesky

3 жыл бұрын

That's the strategy I use as well.

@Navy_realawesomness

3 жыл бұрын

@@learnthesky same..

You can find Leo with the Ursa major

@learnthesky

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, this is true. Ursa Major is a great way to find Leo.

@Navy_realawesomness

3 жыл бұрын

@@learnthesky yeah

Hi This is a great video. The big dipper is of great significance to Hindus. The 7 stars of the big dipper is called "Saptha Rishi Mandal". Saptha for seven and Rishi for Sage. I will not get into details and you can pick up the information in Wikipedia. One of the Saptha Rishi is Sage Vashista and his wife is Arundhathi. He is the 6th of the 7 stars. They were supposed to be an ideal couple. Even today, during a marriage in south Indian community, one of the ritual is for the priest to point out the Saptha Rishi Mandal , the 6th star which is Vashista and a companion star to the couple so the couple can stay united like Vashista and Arundhathi. I understand it is very hard to see the 2 stars separetely . Mizhar and Alcor are these 2 stars. Mizhar is Vashista and Alcor is Arundhathi. We did the same ritual when we got married 35 years back.

@learnthesky

3 жыл бұрын

I love this. Thank you so much for sharing.

At 1:00 you say it's 3rd major constellation At 10:30 you say it's the 4th

@learnthesky

3 жыл бұрын

It's the 3rd largest constellation. My mistake.

I see Big Dipper every night if not raining.

Kemey ke

I always knew what the Big Dipper looked like but man is Ursa Major a lot more disappointing than I’d thought it’d look like

Satya hi hindu he, ye koi bived ka dharm nehi manab dharm he.

Ursa Major looks like a rat. Whoever saw this and thought bear musta been tripping