This week, at around 8 p.m. local time, the Big Dipper — probably the best known star pattern — begins to pass under the north pole of the sky. If you live at or near latitude 30 degrees north ...

As soon as darkness falls these evenings, step outside and look skyward. What is the most prominent and easiest star pattern to recognize? If you live in the Northern Hemisphere you only need to look ...

This week, at around 8 p.m. local daylight time, the BigDipper – probably the best known star pattern – begins to pass under the northpole of the sky. If you live at or near latitude 30-degrees north ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. This dipper was donated to the museum ...