Are Orion and the Little Dipper the same or connected?

Question

Okay, first off, I'm very seldom right, so this is seriously bending me out of shape. This guy I'm dating told me that the little Dipper is comprised of some of the stars in the Orion constellation, and I said no, that Polaris (which is in Ursa Minor) was not part of Orion. Who is right? Please give me stats, not just "you're right", "he's right" Serious answers only, please.

Answer 1

There is no connection. Orion is on the celestial equator. The Little Dipper includes Polaris, the north star which is at the north celestial pole. So you are right.

By the way, the Little Dipper isn't really a constellation. It is part of the constellation Ursa Minor. Use the source to make a star map showing these constellations.

Answer 2

Hey there,

You were right. :)

Polaris, aka the north star, forms the tip of the handle of the Little Dipper (Ursa Minor, or "Little Bear").

This constellation is totally independent and not a part of Orion, and Polaris isn't part of Orion either.

Answer 3

There is no connection. The little dipper is in the north pouring soup into the big dipper. Orion is in the south east at this time of year and is distinguished by the three stars that form his belt.

Answer 4

Little dipper