Big Dipper

 I had realized when the topic of the Big Dipper came up, that I had never personally experienced the constellation first hand. After some short research, I learned when the best time to look for the Big Dipper is. According to  www.dustbunny.com, it can be found easiest during  the clearer nights of the year such as in mid-summer. It can be noted in the northeast section of the night sky and the bowl is easier to spot then the handle. The most interesting fact that i learned during my short research was that the Big Dipper is in fact not a constellation at all. It is reffered to as a "asterism". This refers to stars that are in a recognizable pattern.