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Utah designated Dubhe as the official state centennial star in 1996 (Utah's Centennial year). Dubhe (the "h" is silent) is one of the seven bright stars that make up "The Big Dipper" (part of Ursa Major, or the Great Bear constellation). Orange-hued Dubhe was selected as the centennial star because its light takes 100 years to reach Earth (588 trillion miles distance). Utah also recognizes the beehive cluster as the official state astrological symbol. |
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Utah state star and astronomical symbol: Utah Pioneer |
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State Stars - 50 States |
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Constellations: A Glow-in-the-Dark Guide to the Night Sky: Each constellation sparkles brilliantly on the page, thanks to the special ink that illuminates the lush artwork. Customer Review: "Amazing!!This is one of the most unique books I have ever seen! Both my four year old and myself have learned so much about the constellations ... more |
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Great gifts for teachers - travelers - students!
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State Symbols USA is a nonprofit organization promoting
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UTAH SYMBOLS: |
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