The Night Sky The Plough.

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The Night Sky The Plough

The Plough A constellation is a group of stars The Plough also known as the Big Dipper is part of the constellation of Ursa Major (the big bear) One of the easiest constellations to find and the best place to start star gazing In the shape of a saucepan and handle

Stars in The Plough Mizar Alioth Alkaid Megrez Phecda Merak

Imaginary Lines Connect the Stars

Beyond the Plough 88 constellations The ecliptic is the path of the sun among the stars 12 constellations that lie on the ecliptic form the Zodiac

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