Ursa Major
noun
Ur·sa Ma·jor
ˌər-sə-ˈmā-jər 
: a constellation that is the most conspicuous of the northern constellations, is situated near the north pole of the heavens, and contains the stars forming the Big Dipper two of which are in a line indicating the direction of the North Star
called also Great Bear
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The rear end and tail of Ursa Major, the Big Bear, are very close to the horizon.
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Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 3 Nov. 2024
Time Out!: 5 Great USA Getaways Ursa Major Essential Face Wipes
Ursa Major’s 4-in-1 Essential Face Tonic is made with superfood-sounding ingredients, like radish root ferment, rosemary, and willow bark extract.
—Abigail Wise, Outside Online, 16 Oct. 2024
The constellation hovers just above Ursa Major and Ursa Minor (the Big Dipper and Little Dipper, respectively).
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2024
Although General Dynamics has kept its interest in the solid rocket motor market quiet until now, several defense tech startups, such as Ursa Major Technologies, Anduril, and X-Bow Systems, have announced plans to enter the market.
—Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 16 Aug. 2024
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Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 3 Nov. 2024
Time Out!: 5 Great USA Getaways Ursa Major Essential Face Wipes
Ursa Major’s 4-in-1 Essential Face Tonic is made with superfood-sounding ingredients, like radish root ferment, rosemary, and willow bark extract.
—Abigail Wise, Outside Online, 16 Oct. 2024
The constellation hovers just above Ursa Major and Ursa Minor (the Big Dipper and Little Dipper, respectively).
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2024
Although General Dynamics has kept its interest in the solid rocket motor market quiet until now, several defense tech startups, such as Ursa Major Technologies, Anduril, and X-Bow Systems, have announced plans to enter the market.
—Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 16 Aug. 2024
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“Ursa Major.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Ursa%20Major. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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Ursa Major
noun
Ur·sa Ma·jor
ˌər-sə-ˈmā-jər
: the northern group of stars that is the easiest to pick out, is located near the north pole of the heavens, and contains the stars forming the Big Dipper two of which are in a line pointing in the direction of the North Star
called also Great Bear
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