<P> The Big Dipper ( US ) or the Plough ( UK ) is an asterism consisting of seven bright stars of the constellation Ursa Major ; six of them are of second magnitude and one , Megrez ( δ ) , of third magnitude . Four define a `` bowl '' or `` body '' and three define a `` handle '' or `` head '' . It is recognized as a distinct grouping in many cultures . </P>
<P> The Big Dipper ( US ) or the Plough ( UK ) is an asterism consisting of seven bright stars of the constellation Ursa Major ; six of them are of second magnitude and one , Megrez ( δ ) , of third magnitude . Four define a `` bowl '' or `` body '' and three define a `` handle '' or `` head '' . It is recognized as a distinct grouping in many cultures . </P>
how many stars make up the big dipper
how many stars make up the big dipper
seven
seven