Big Dipper
Asterism
The Big Dipper Asterism contains the following notable stars: Alioth, Alkaid, Dubhe, Megrez, Merak, Mizar, Phecda
Notes:
- Alioth: The traditional name Alioth comes from the Arabic alyat al-hamal ("the sheep's fat tail").
How to Use:
- Left Click: Orbital Rotation
- Right Click: Pan
- Scroll Wheel: Zoom
Detailed Star Information:
| Name | Harvard Revised Name | Right Ascension (deg) | Declination (deg) | Distance (parsecs) | Vmag (log) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merak | HR4295 | 2.89 | 0.98 | 25.9 | 2.37 |
| Dubhe | HR4301 | 2.9 | 1.08 | 37.68 | 1.79 |
| Phecda | HR4554 | 3.11 | 0.94 | 25.5 | 2.44 |
| Megrez | HR4660 | 3.21 | 1.0 | 24.69 | 3.31 |
| Alioth | HR4905 | 3.38 | 0.98 | 25.31 | 1.77 |
| Mizar | HR5054 | 3.51 | 0.96 | 24.87 | 2.27 |
| Alkaid | HR5191 | 3.61 | 0.86 | 31.87 | 1.86 |