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Which constellation is in contrast with ursa major

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Answer: Ursa Major (/ˈɜːrsə ˈmeɪdʒər/; also known as the Great Bear) is a constellation in the northern sky, whose associated mythology likely dates back into prehistory. Its Latin name means "greater (or larger) she-bear," referring to and contrasting it with nearby Ursa Minor, the lesser bear.

Bordering constellations: Draco; Cameloparda...

Brightest star: ε UMa (Alioth) (1.76m)

Meteor showers: Alpha Ursa Majorids; Leonid...

Symbolism: the Great Bear

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