What is Ursa major

It is also known as the big dipper the great bear and saptrishi. It forms the shape of a spoon like object known as a dipper which was used in olden days to drink water. There are three stars in the handle of the dipper and four in the bowl. The position of the pole star can be located with the help of  Ursa major.

Ursa major is also called Great Bear or saptrishi because the seven bright stars of Ursa major along with several other fainter stars form a pattern resembling a bear.

Ursa major can be seen clearly in the month of April in the northern hemisphere at night.