Definition:Dipper Operation/Illustration

Definition

 * BigDipper.png

When the stars of the are numbered as shown, the sequence:
 * $1, 1 +_{3, 4} 1, 1 +_{3, 4} 1 +_{3, 4} 1, \ldots$

traces out those stars in the order:
 * first the handle: $\text{Alkaid}, \text{Mizar}, \text{Alioth}$

then:
 * round the pan indefinitely: $\text{Megrez}, \text{Dubhe}, \text{Merak}, \text{Phecda}, \text{Megrez}, \ldots$