'The Astronomers Tale' Part 1 - A Christmas Story from The Observatory Science Centre - Herstmonceux

The Bears Constellations


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In this episode we listen to Dr Sandra Voss, the Science Director at The Observatory Science Centre, speaking about the circumpolar star constellations Ursa Major and Ursa Minor. Perhaps the best know star pattern observed in the night sky in the Northern hemisphere is the Plough, also known as the Big Dipper, which is just part of the constellation Ursa Major. Discover why these constellations are the ‘bears’ and the incredible myth to which they are attributed.

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'The Astronomers Tale' Part 1 - A Christmas Story from The Observatory Science Centre - HerstmonceuxBy The Observatory Science Centre - Herstmonceux