A1 - Big Dipper
B2 - Orion
C3 - Little Dipper
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Answer: The Little Dipper is an asterism in the larger constellation of Ursa Minor, the Little Bear. Asterisms are patterns of stars of similar brightness. There are seven stars that form the Little Dipper asterism. Three of its stars, namely Polaris, Yildun, and Urodelus, are known as "the handle" of the dipper, and the other four, Kochab, Pherkad, Anwar al Farkadain, and Akhfa al Farkadain, form "the bowl" or "the body." The most famous star in the Little Dipper is Polaris, which is also known as the North Star, as it appears to be aligned with Earth's axis, or Celestial Pole.
* If I'm not mistaken, and I could be - it's been a while, the North Star/Polaris, is the very last one. It's at the tip of the 'handle.'
Did anyone see the meteor shower on Mon. night, around 9-10 P.M. PST?
Ds's boss got a great photo from next to our small observatory in Lake Co.
From here, we saw less, as it was a bit cloudy, but at one point it looked like someone had turned over a box that contained yellow stars, and they all fell out. Then, they just fell to earth. It was strange, and cool, at the same time.
Also -
Tooth enamel is the hard, outer surface layer of your teeth that serves to protect against tooth decay. In fact, tooth enamel is considered the hardest mineral substance in your body, even stronger than bone. Despite its strength, everyday acids that develop from certain foods and drinks, particularly those that are sweet or contain starch, can put your enamel at risk. Plaque bacteria produce acids that can weaken and destroy tooth enamel. Acids can attack and soften the tooth surface. And once your enamel is gone, it can be gone for good.
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