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Constellations. The Bears. Ursa Major . Ursa Major Large Bear. Third largest constellation. At 40 latitude, it is always visible in the night sky. Contains the asterism, the Big Dipper. Ursa Minor Little Bear. Also known as the little dipper. Contains Polaris, or the North Star. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Constellations
The Bears• Ursa Major
Ursa MajorLarge Bear
• Third largest constellation.
• At 40 latitude, it is always visible in the night sky.
• Contains the asterism, the Big Dipper
Ursa MinorLittle Bear
• Also known as the little dipper.• Contains Polaris, or the North Star.• The four stars comprising the bowl are of 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th
magnitude. This provides a practical reference for what stars are visible in the night sky.
Cepheus - The King
In Greek mythology, Cepheus was a King of Ethiopia. He was husband to Cassiopeia and father to Princess Andromeda
PleiadesThe Seven Sisters
Pleiades
• Part of Taurus, cluster of stars. Using the belt of Orion to locate the Pleiades
TaurusThe Bull
Marks the location of the Sun during the spring equinox
• Can you locate Pleiades?
CassiopeiaThe Queen
- Distinctive “W” shape
• Can you locate The King?
OrionThe Great Hunter
• Orion with Taurus
GeminiThe Twins
Can you find Orion and Canis Minor?
Canis MajorThe Hunting Dogs
Canis MinorThe Hunting Dogs
Andromeda - The Princess
Hercules
CruxSouthern Cross
Constellations Test
• Memorize the common and Latin names of these 12 constellations.
• Test will be on October 17th