Re: Little Dipper



Mitnick wrote:

"Curtis Croulet" <calypte@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Does anyone know of a specific reason why Ursa Minor is often called (in
the
U.S.) the "Little Dipper?" I'm asking if there's a documented historical
reason. Yes, I know it looks vaguely like a "dipper," and it's close to
the
"Big Dipper," and maybe someone once thought that if you have a big one
you
also need a little one. All of these are conjectural reasons. But I'm
wondering if there's an interesting first usage or documentable reason.
If
someone can offer a reference or link, that would be much appreciated.
--
Curtis Croulet
Temecula, California
33°27'59"N, 117°05'53"W

From what I can tell the first mention of the little dipper, on usenet was
on Mon, Jun 6 1983 11:49 am.

Uhhh, the world existed before usenet ? Some say.



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