Most people have never seen the Little Dipper, because most of its stars are too dim to be seen through light-polluted skies.

Left to his own devices, officials feared the 240-pound male black bear would have... Ursa minor incident: Wayward bear causes commotion News Times Logo Hearst Newspapers Logo ...

July stargazing is certainly a late show, but it’s worth losing some sleep over because it’s now prime time for summer ...

This account of the origin of the two celestial bears comes from the Roman poet Ovid, based on myths of the ancient Greeks. But the connection of Ursa Major with a bear goes back millennia earlier ...

Below are the 5 easiest constellations to spot in a New England sky this summer, according to a Coos Canyon Camping article.

Hugus also showcased an Ursa Minor staple, the Constellation Cream Ale, and his favorite, the Bear Hop IPA. The Cadillac Ranch Hand Hazy IPA has Mosaic, Citra and El Dorado hops.

Ursa Major, also known as the Great Bear, ... Its Latin name means "greater (or larger) bear", referring to and contrasting it with nearby Ursa Minor, the lesser bear.

Another building has also been erected to accompany them. Named after the North Star and the Ursa Major and Ursa Minor constellations, the hotel has been designed to feature a warm and inviting ...

Polaris is the brightest star in Ursa Minor the Little Bear, which contains the asterism the Little Dipper. There’s a saying in astronomy: “Follow the arc to Arcturus and speed (or spike) to ...

Ursa Minor and Polaris . One of the first star-hopping journeys I made when I started appreciating Ursa Major was to Ursa Minor (the Little Bear).

Most people have never seen the Little Dipper, because most of its stars are too dim to be seen through light-polluted skies. Earlier this month, we spoke of Ursa Major, the Big Bear, so this week ...

July stargazing is certainly a late show, but it is worth losing some sleep over because it is now prime time for summer ...