Ursa Major
noun
Ur·sa Ma·jor
ˌər-sə-ˈmā-jər 
: a constellation that is the most conspicuous of the northern constellations, is situated near the north pole of the heavens, and contains the stars forming the Big Dipper two of which are in a line indicating the direction of the North Star
called also Great Bear
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Although General Dynamics has kept its interest in the solid rocket motor market quiet until now, several defense tech startups, such as Ursa Major Technologies, Anduril, and X-Bow Systems, have announced plans to enter the market.
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Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 16 Aug. 2024
Our starting point will be very easy to find: the Big Dipper, the rear end and tail of the constellation Ursa Major, the Big Bear.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 12 May 2024
Arcturus is Greek for 'bear guard,' which is fitting because it's located in line with the tail of the constellation Ursa Major, or great bear.
—Elizabeth Gamillo, Discover Magazine, 5 Mar. 2024
Bode’s Galaxy And The Cigar Galaxy When: after dark all month
Where: northern sky
Ursa Minor and Ursa Major are home to two galaxies that look stunning in an 8-inch telescope.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
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Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 16 Aug. 2024
Our starting point will be very easy to find: the Big Dipper, the rear end and tail of the constellation Ursa Major, the Big Bear.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 12 May 2024
Arcturus is Greek for 'bear guard,' which is fitting because it's located in line with the tail of the constellation Ursa Major, or great bear.
—Elizabeth Gamillo, Discover Magazine, 5 Mar. 2024
Bode’s Galaxy And The Cigar Galaxy When: after dark all month
Where: northern sky
Ursa Minor and Ursa Major are home to two galaxies that look stunning in an 8-inch telescope.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
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Ursa Major
noun
Ur·sa Ma·jor
ˌər-sə-ˈmā-jər
: the northern group of stars that is the easiest to pick out, is located near the north pole of the heavens, and contains the stars forming the Big Dipper two of which are in a line pointing in the direction of the North Star
called also Great Bear
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