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Ursa Minor, Lesser Bear, or better known as, The Little Dipper. The Little Dipper is located in the northern hemsiphere and is the smaller version of the Big Dipper. The Little Dipper is a formation of stars. The handle on the edge of the star formation or constellation, represents a bears' tail. The shape of the little dipper appears to be a frying pan witha bent handle. The constellation was visible a few nights ago.The Little Dipper consists of the star Polaris. Polaris is used to determine the North Pole. Polaris is also known as the North Star. Polaris even though is in the Little Dipper is used as a navigation device that points pioneers to the north. Ancient civilization, Phoenicia refered to the Little Dipper as Cynosura. Ursa Major in Greek Mythology is thought to be Ursa Minors'(known as Arcas) mother figure(Calisto). Legend has it that jealousy affected King of the Gods Zeus and Goddess of childcare, women, and marraige Hera's relationship. Zeus was secretly in love with Callisto despite Hera's anger. Hera was in fact so angry that she attempted to take the life of Callisto. Zeus then turned Callisto into a bear so that Hera could not Halt Callistos' life. Callisto then had son Arcas. Zeus put Arcas and Callisto in the skyto protect them from harm. The position of the Dippers changes over the seasons alternation. On a normal basis, the Little Dippers' handle is directed up and the Big Dippers' pointed down. But on summer evenings, this is vice versa. The positions change due to Earths rotations.