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Title: Changing constellation


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Changing constellation
  • Due to Earths revolution around the sun

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Constellations
  • 88 constellations
  • Name are from ancient civilization of Middle East

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Winter Triangle
  • Landmark of Winter sky

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Canis major and Canis minor
  • see video
  • http//www.astro.wisc.edu/dolan/constellations/ja
    va/Canis_Minor.html
  • Smaller dog
  • Consists only two stars

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Orion - lengendary hunter
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Andromeda
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Andromeda
  • A princess
  • Daughter of cepheus
  • and Cassiopeia

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Cepheus - King
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Cassiopeia - Queen
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Big Dipper and little dipper
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Big Dipper and Little Dipper
  • Another name for
  • Ursa major
  • Ursa minor
  • Bigger Dipper bear
  • Little Dipper little bear (close to POLARIS)

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Big Dipper
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Review
  • Whats the name of the constellation thats near
    the Polaris?
  • What is the name of the constellation that
    represents the landmark of winter sky?

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Review
  • How many constellation are there?
  • Which is the brightest star in the winter
    triangle?
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