Constellation & Tools

The pattern may take the shape of an animal, mythological creature, man, woman, or object such as a crown or compass.

A _________________ is a group of visible stars that form a pattern when viewed from Earth.

People in the Northern Hemisphere, the part of Earth that is north of the equator, do see the same constellations as the people in the Southern Hemisphere, the part of Earth that is south of the equator.

Near the poles

There are five important constellations to know:

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_____________ is particularly easy to spot in the spring night sky.

A part of Ursa Minor

Ursa Minor is visible during the winter night sky and is one of the most recognizable constellations

This is the largest constellation.

An ancient astronomical instrument for solving problems relating to the time and the position of the Sun and stars in the sky.

These are the 3 main constellations

Called the North star

Contains some of the brightest stars.

Used by astronomers, scientist who study outer space.

Sextant

A giant ball of hot gases that gives off heat and energy.