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Record 1 2024-04-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Astronomy
DEF

... the shape formed by the seven main stars of the constellation Ursa Minor, which resembles a smaller version of the Big Dipper, or Plough, formed by seven stars in Ursa Major.

CONT

the Big Dipper isn't a constellation. It's an asterism, or noticeable pattern of stars. The Little Dipper is also an asterism, these stars belonging to the constellation Ursa Minor ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Astronomie
CONT

Revenons à notre Grande Casserole. Prolongez de cinq fois vers le nord la distance entre les deux étoiles formant le côté du récipient opposé au manche : vous trouverez ainsi l'étoile Polaire, centre de rotation apparent de toutes les étoiles du ciel, et extrémité de la Petite Casserole, astérisme de la Petite Ourse.

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