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.
how many stars make up the big dipper
seven