"Bucket" of the Big Dipper - is not a constellation





We tend to think of heaven "bucket", consisting of seven bright and easily distinguishable stars, the constellation Ursa Major. But in fact, "bucket" - is an asterism, is only part of this constellation.

Asterism - a group of stars easily distinguishable, which has historically well-established independent name.

Big Dipper consists of a huge number of stars, and goes far beyond all the familiar "bucket handle". Apart from these, there are more in the constellation of 125 stars brighter than 6th magnitude.

via factroom.ru