The Little Dipper

This book takes the reader on a cosmic journey. The Little Dipper, an asterism in the constellation Ursa Minor, is one of the night sky's most famous star formations. Among other topics, the text recounts the ancient Greek story of Ursa Minor, describes the seasonal rotation of the constellation, and explores the modern tools astronomers use to chart and to observe the skies. Bold illustrations and vivid photographs accompany the text.