The constellation 'Ursa Major' is also known as _______.

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  1. The Chained Maiden
  2. The Hunter
  3. The Queen
  4. The Great Bear

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Option 4 : The Great Bear
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The correct answer is The Great Bear.

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A constellation is a group of stars that forms an imaginary pattern on the celestial sphere.
Saptarshi (The Great Bear)

  • It is also called great bear Constellation or big bear Constellation or the Ursa Major
  • It consists of seven stars which makes a pattern that looks like a big bear. This can be seen in July.

URSA minor

  • It is a constellation in the Northern Sky.
  • The constellation’s name means “the smaller bear,” or “the lesser bear.
  • It contains the Little Dipper asterism.
  • Ursa Minor is also notable for marking the location of the north celestial pole.
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