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little dipper

/ˈlɪtəl ˈdɪpər/

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/ˈlɪtəl ˈdɪpər/B1formalscientific
  • ruЗаметный астеризм в северном небе, часть созвездия Малая Медведица, по форме напоминающий ковш. Содержит Полярную звезду (Полярис) на конце ручки.

A prominent asterism in the northern sky, part of the constellation Ursa Minor, shaped like a ladle or dipper. It contains the North Star (Polaris) at the end of its handle.

  1. B1formal

    A small constellation in the northern sky, also known as Ursa Minor, containing the North Star (Polaris).

    ruМалая Медведица

    • The Little Dipper is visible all year round in the northern hemisphere.
    • Polaris, the North Star, is at the end of the Little Dipper's handle.
    • You can find the Little Dipper by looking for the Big Dipper first.