Definition of Ursa Minor

the Little Bear, the constellation nearest the north pole. It contains the north star, or polestar, which is situated in the extremity of the tail.

See also: Ursa

Related Words

constellation, Dipper, Little Bear, Little Dipper, North Star, polar star, Polaris, pole star, polestar


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