This constellation is known as Ursa Minor or it may also be called the "Little Dipper." The stars that make up this constellation are known as the "Little Dipper." This can also be translated as "Little Bear." When talking about its position in the sky, it can be best seen in June. Ursa Minor visibility is best between 90 and -10 degrees. Ursa Minor contains 7 total stars. The best known star in Ursa Minor is Polaris. This star is the closet to the North Pole. The latitude of this constellation made it very easy to navigate the sea because of its positioning. The first discovery of Ursa Minor was from a Greek philosopher Thales of Miletus in 6th century BC.
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