The term 'URSA Major' (4 letters) is the name of the Big Dipper constellation. It is one of the most recognizable star patterns in the night sky and is part of the larger constellation of URSA Major, which is Latin for 'great bear.' URSA Major is the third largest constellation in the sky and contains seven stars that form the Big Dipper. The stars of the Big Dipper are some of the brightest in the night sky and have been used for navigation and orientation for centuries.