Ursa Major, also known as the Great Bear, is the third-largest constellation in the sky. We explore this well-known constellation in more detail here.

Two of the three stellar pairings that mark the gazelle's hoofprints have since been designated by the International Astronomical Union as the feet of the Great Bear represented by Ursa Major. The ...

Astronomers have uncovered a massive exoplanet in the Great Bear constellation, significantly expanding our knowledge of planetary diversity. This newly discovered planet, described as a super ...

Most of the rest of the Great Bear is made up of magnitude 3 and a few magnitude 4 stars. Being fainter, you'll need darker, though not pristine, skies to see them.

The large constellations Hydra, Virgo and Ursa Major as seen in the sky of New York approaching 10 p.m. local time on June 7, 2022. (Image credit: Starry Night) June presents a perfect opportunity ...