A constellation is a group of stars. Sometimes called a star family.
They can be seen in a particular region of the night sky. Some were named after animals and some were named mythological characters.
Constellations can be viewed after sunset and before sunrise. Also as the earth turns.
Play the games below to help you understand star constellations.
http://www.funbrain.com/constellation/
http://www.kidsastronomy.com/astroskymap/constellation_hunt.htm
http://www.hybridarcade.com/game/2040/Starlight.html
The night at different times of the year
http://www.mhhe.com/physsci/astronomy/arny_3e_update/constellation_quiz/assets/night_sky_learn.html
They can be seen in a particular region of the night sky. Some were named after animals and some were named mythological characters.
Constellations can be viewed after sunset and before sunrise. Also as the earth turns.
Play the games below to help you understand star constellations.
http://www.funbrain.com/constellation/
http://www.kidsastronomy.com/astroskymap/constellation_hunt.htm
http://www.hybridarcade.com/game/2040/Starlight.html
The night at different times of the year
http://www.mhhe.com/physsci/astronomy/arny_3e_update/constellation_quiz/assets/night_sky_learn.html
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