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The Plough is also known as...

The Big Dipper. In Britain, the Little Dipper is known only as Ursa Minor and the Little Bear.

Cassiopeia resembles what letter?

W. Cassiopeia can be found by imagining a line from the 3rd star in the handle of the Big Dipper through Polaris (the 1st star in the handle of the Little Dipper) and on to the center peak of Cassiopeia.

Orion is situated just below which two Zodiac constellations?

Taurus and Gemini. Orion can be seen from most of Earth and is dominant during the winter in the Northern Hemisphere.

The Northern Crown is more scientifically known as:

Corona Borealis. Corona Borealis is located next to Hercules.

Castor and Pollux are 2 of the brightest stars in which constellation?

Gemini. The twins were actually half-brothers born to Queen Leda of Sparta.

Leo Minor is a seperate constellation from Leo.

t. Leo Minor was named by Johannes Hevelius in 1687.

The star Vega lies in which constellation?

Lyra. Vega is circumpolar (altitude equal to observer's latitude) at latitudes greater than 52 degrees North.

Brocchi's cluster is also known as:

the Coathanger. Brocchi's cluster is a small cluster of stars located between Sagitta and Vulpecula.

Taurus is best known for which two clusters?

Hyades and Pleiades. Taurus is also known for Aldebaran, a star which is orange.

Virgo's brightest star is:

Spica. This star's name represents an ear of grain.