The Alaskan flag was designed by a 13 year old Alaskan- Benny Benson, There are 8 stars of the flag, one larger than the others. The large star is Polaris, the Northern Star. The smaller stars for the Big Dipper- in the constellation Ursa Major (Big Bear). What is the symbolism of the flag? Here is what Benny said:The blue field is for the Alaska sky and the forget-me-not, an Alaskan flower. The North Star is for the future state of Alaska, the most northerly in the union. The Dipper is for the Great Bear—symbolizing strength.