Ursa Major is easily one of the most recognizable star patterns in the sky because it contains the Big Dipper Asterism. The Big Dipper is an important guide that points to many constellations in the sky throughout the year. Learn to tell the difference between Ursa Major and Ursa Minor, how the Big Dipper asterism can be used to help you navigate how to find other surrounding constellations and the celestial objects that sit within the boundaries of this constellation. Download the notes attached to this lesson to write down what you learn and draw the constellation.