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What is the length of the big dipper?
The Big Dipper doesn't rotate. The Earth, however, does rotate. The period of rotation is called a day and the Big Dipper will appear to make a full circle every 24 hours.
What day they discovered little dipper?
The Little dipper has been visible in the sky since ancient times it was never "discovered".
How does the big dipper change over the four seaons?
The Big Dipper not only circles the North Star every night and day, it also circles it more slowly every year. Think of it this way: If you looked at the big Dipper and could watch it for a 24 hour period, you would see it go from it's current place in the sky, all the way around until it was back in the place it was when you started watching it 24 hours earlier. However, in early evening winter, the Big Dipper is to the East of Polaris. In summer the Big Dipper is west of Polaris during the early evening hours. Just like the constellations - they rise and set because Earth rotates on it's axis, BUT because Earth ALSO goes around the sun, the stars seem to switch positions from winter to summer.
How many degrees above the horizon is the big dipper?
It depends on the time of night and day - it circles the North Star constantly. The North Star is 34 degrees above the horizon - it stays in the same spot all the time (just about).
What is the altitude and the azimuth of the two pointer stars in the big dipper?
If you spend any time outside at night looking at the stars, you may have noticed that they're constantly moving. The Big Dipper turns completely around the Pole Star every day, almost like the hand of a huge clock. So, if you pick any star at all in the sky, except for the Pole Star itself, the altitude and azimuth of any star you pick are constantly changing.
What is the length of the big dipper?
The Big Dipper doesn't rotate. The Earth, however, does rotate. The period of rotation is called a day and the Big Dipper will appear to make a full circle every 24 hours.
What is the big dipper's length of rotation?
The Big Dipper doesn't rotate. The Earth, however, does rotate. The period of rotation is called a day and the Big Dipper will appear to make a full circle every 24 hours.
Can you see the big dipper better in night or day?
you can see it better at night a about 12:00
How can you see the big dipper upside down?
if you do it at a different time and turn the planisphere, then look at the Big Dipper and it might be upside down. I know it cuz im learnin bout it, RIGHT NOW! lol
How was big dipper made?
The big dipper is shaped like a pan, which in the past was called a dipper. Dippers were used to scoop up water. It gets the big part from being bigger than the little dipper, another constellation.
What day they discovered little dipper?
The Little dipper has been visible in the sky since ancient times it was never "discovered".
