If you step outside and look skyward as soon as darkness falls on these summer evenings, chances are you'll be able to pick out one of the most prominent and recognizable celestial patterns: the Big Dipper.
If you live in the Northern Hemisphere you only need to look high toward the northwest sky to find the seven bright stars that make up the
famous Big Dipper. For most stargazers, the Big Dipper is probably the most important group of stars in the sky.
