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Big Dipper, familiar configuration of stars visible in the constellation Ursa Major (see Ursa Major and Ursa Minor Ursa Major (ûr`sə) and Ursa Minor [Lat. ..... Click the link for more information. ). Big Dipper [¦big ′dip·ər] (astronomy) A group of stars that is part of the constellation Ursa Major. Also known as Charles' wain. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The ride is based on the legendary Cyclone roller coaster at Coney Island, which has been designated a historic landmark by New York City and the federal government. Think about holding on to that roller coaster with just one hand," says Stephen Wharton, the electrical engineer who invented XPower. Once a roller coaster is all loaded up, and the operator releases the brake to start the cars slowly chugging up the first hill, that's that. |
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