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Delaware State Star:
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The state star of Delaware is The Delaware Diamond. A star of the 12th magnitude that can be seen with binoculars or a telescope, the Delaware Diamond is located in the constellation of Ursa Major (Great Bear or Big Dipper). Utah is the only other state that has designated an official astrological symbol. The Delaware Diamond is the first star on the International Star Registry to be registered to an American state. The Delaware Museum of Natural History sponsored a contest in 1999 to name the star; 12 year-old Delawarean Amy Nerlinger suggested "the Delaware Diamond." |
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Delaware Facts & Symbols - State Star: DE official website
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Ursa Major - Big Dipper: Dept. of Astronomy / U Wisconsin
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