Ursa Minor

My grandma Judy, she was, & still is, extremely special to me. She’ll always have a special place in my heart. She was strong. Brave. Wise. Smart. Beautiful. She always stood up for what she believed in. And that’s what I loved most about her. She knew a lot about Lakota ceremonies and she always took me to sun dances with her. She told me about the things they do at the dances, and why they do it. She educated me a lot about our culture. She always spoke to me in Lakota. She taught me a bit of Lakota

a prominent pattern or group of stars.The big dipper is a part of constellation Ursa Major. Ursa major is the third largest constellation of all eighty-eight. Ursa Major, the big dipper, has greatest number of stars compared to other constellations. The big dipper asterism is also known as the plough. The big dipper asterism forms less than half of the entire constellation Ursa Major. The big dipper a part of the Ursa Major constellation was discovered in 1869 by astronomer Richard A. Proctor. He

Ursa Major, translated from Latin means "Larger bear/Great Bear". This constellation contains the group of stars commonly known as the Big Dipper, although apparently many people to this day confuse the Big Dipper as a constellation itself however it is but an asterism, a distinctive group of stars. The whole of Ursa Major is difficult to see without very dark skies (perhaps during winter, out of the city...) the Big Dipper is one of the most recognizable patterns in the Northern sky. I chose this

In Greek mythology, the relationship between gods and humans is complicated. The gods seem to do whatever they want with humans and kind of treat them as disposable slaves, but then in some accounts, the gods treat humans as friends and offer them help. As for the humans, they should treat the gods with respect and bow down to them because they are a greater being compared to humans. However, humans are not perfect and tend to upset the gods, but it is not always intentional. The gods, on the other

Stonegate was a beautiful suburb area. In this place people knew everyone's name. Every weekend the whole neighborhood had parties or some fun activities. Long ago in a hidden base 4 mile off of stonegate there was a scientist named Doctor Ajax , was made to be the ultimate warrior and slave. His name was Andriod 14 but when his Andriod 14 was finished developing Doctor Ajax commanded him to rob banks, commit crime and to be his slave. Android 14 was enraged because he didn’t want to become

Earth’s galaxy, the Milky Way consists of more than 100 billion stars, many of which can be interpreted by human visual perception, while other can only be observed with the aid of a magnifying or light-collecting optical device such as a telescope. The stars are organized into various groupings according to their visible arrangement as observed in earth’s atmosphere. Human beings from cultures of eras bygone such as the Greeks, Romans, and Babylonians, and bestowed most, if not all of the titles

My Favorite Constellation - Andromeda The Andromeda Constellation is located in the northern hemisphere, it can be seen at latitudes between +90°and -40° and is best visible at 9 p.m. during the month of November. The constellation is, also, home to the Andromeda Galaxy, that resides 2,5 light-years from earth. This constellation is beyond complex, for the myth that names it, as well for being next doors neighbors with it's galaxy, thus my interest in it. The constellation was named after Princess

A Reader Response to The Lie     Pleasing people and the pressure that comes with it.  This is a major factor in one's everyday life. Eli Remenzel, however, has been caught in the middle of just one of the many lies he will ever tell. It just happens to be that this lie was one that would make a lot of people disappointed. In the short story "The Lie", the parents, and Eli's actions make me angry.  However, I can definitely relate to what Eli is going through.     

An Introduction to Navajo Constellations Throughout our existence, mankind has looked up to the stars with a fantastical wonderment that excites a feeling of the unknown. In order to understand the heavens above us, ancient cultures created grand mythologies utilizing valiant heroes, gods, and life practices and then imbedded these stories into the stars in the form of constellations. One of these cultures is the Navajo Native American tribe that resided in the southwest region of the United States

Reverting Back to a Greedy Animal In the novel McTeague by Frank Norris, the author touches on various themes throughout the novel. Many of the characters exhibit animalistic qualities, greediness, and/or both. Characters are often compared to as animals, while others let their greed overcome them. Some characters— McTeague and Trina—also return to a previous place and/or state of being. Of all the themes noted in McTeague, the animal-like qualities, the greed, and the reversion of the characters