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EzraThe planet closest to the Big Dipper in our solar system is Earth. The Big Dipper is just a pattern of stars in the constellation Ursa Major, whereas planets like Earth orbit the Sun.
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What is the closest star to your planet?
The sun is the closest star to our planet.that is why it looks so big.
Are big dipper and ursa major different constillations?
No, the Big Dipper is a prominent asterism within the constellation Ursa Major. Ursa Major is the constellation, while the Big Dipper is a recognizable group of stars within that constellation.
All constellations are close to the Big Dipper?
Not all constellations are close to the Big Dipper. The Big Dipper is part of the Ursa Major constellation and many other constellations are spread across the night sky at various distances from the Big Dipper.
Is Venus' in the little dipper?
No, Venus is not a star in the Little Dipper. Venus is a planet in our solar system, while the Little Dipper is a group of stars known as an asterism within the Ursa Minor constellation.
Is polaris on the end of the handle of big dipper or the little dipper?
Polaris is located at the end of the handle of the Little Dipper, also known as Ursa Minor. The Big Dipper is part of Ursa Major and does not point directly to Polaris.
