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[–] wjrii@lemmy.world 3 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

Yup. While the bear with a tail is still kind of weird, Ursa major is one of the least weird constellations. "The Big Dipper" is an "asterism" according to the grad students at the planetarium I took my daughter to.

[–] vaultdweller013@sh.itjust.works 3 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

Also it at least used to be identified as a medieval push hoe.

Isn't it also known as "The Plow" in some parts?