Behind the famous Big Dipper lies a vast constellation containing hundreds of unique objects, including stars and entire galaxies.

The Big Dipper consists of seven bright stars, known as an asterism, which is a smaller recognizable pattern of stars within a constellation. It is called the Big Dipper due to its shape resembling a drinking ladle or dipper. The best time to observe this constellation is during the spring and summer months in the northern hemisphere when it is most prominent in the night sky.