2006-09-02 13:23:25 · 5 answers · asked by BEEZ 57 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
There are several. Ursa Major, Ursa Minor, Cassiopeia, and several others are far enough north to be visible year around. Morehead City is about 35 degrees north latitude, so any stars with a declination exceeding 55 degrees will be visible year round.
2006-09-02 17:25:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
To be honest, your question needs a little clarification or at least the answers need qualifiers.
While I agree the asterism, The Big Dipper, is easy to recognize and the fact that it is in the sky almost every night, the fact that it is often low on the horizion makes it problematic to see if there are trees or haze. As for the rest of Ursa Major, unless you actually know what you are looking for, it can sometimes be difficult to see.
The most recognized proper constellation would be Orion. But Orion is not visible all year round, however when it is visible, it passes high into the sky and is very easy to spot.
So I would suggest that consider both of those candidates and then go out and decide which one you want to pursue.
2006-09-02 22:54:35 · answer #2 · answered by sparc77 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ursa Major is the constellation, the Big Dipper is the most recognizable part of it.
2006-09-02 20:34:27 · answer #3 · answered by Linda 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Big Dipper
2006-09-02 20:26:05 · answer #4 · answered by Kevin H. 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would have to say the Big Dipper, too.
2006-09-02 21:40:07 · answer #5 · answered by Scorpius59 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋