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