Which of the following best describes the Big Dipper?
A)a constellation
B)another name for the Seven Sisters
C)an asterism
D)another name for the Great Bear

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The Big Dipper is an asterism, which is a recognizable pattern of stars within a constellation. The Big Dipper is part of the constellation Ursa Major, also known as the Great Bear. It is distinct from the Seven Sisters, which is another cluster of stars also known as the Pleiades.

Which of the Following Best Describes the Big Dipper