Ursa is a Latin word meaning 'BEAR, ' and it is also the name of a constellation in the night sky. The term 'BEAR in the Heavens' is a reference to URSA Major, one of the 88 constellations recognized by the International Astronomical Union. URSA Major is also known as the Great BEAR, and it is visible in the northern sky. It contains seven stars that form the Big Dipper asterism, which is one of the most recognizable star patterns in the night sky.