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Re: Constellation names.

From: Rodney Myrvaagnes (no email)
Date: Sun Nov 02 2003 - 00:28:47 EST

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    On Sat, 1 Nov 2003 18:26:38 +0000, Aubrey O'Callaghan wrote:

    >George,
    >I learned the Ursa Major and Minor as the great and little bear. This is a
    >direct translation.
    >Where does the big and little dipper come from?
    >
    They look a lot more like dippers (ladles) than bears.

    Rodney Myrvaagnes J36 Gjo/a

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