Using Your Seasonal Star Map

On December 15 at midnight, the constellations on the horizon are: North – Little Dipper, Draco South – Orion, Lepus East – Cancer, Leo West – Pisces, Pegasus Directly above you, you should observe: The star Capella (in the constellation Auriga) Constellations Cassiopeia and Perseus

On May 15 at midnight, the constellations on the horizon are: North – Cassiopeia, Andromeda South – Libra, Scorpius East – Aquila, Sagittarius West – Leo, Hydra Directly above you, you should observe: Bootes, Big Dipper

What constellations can be seen no matter what month it is? Big Dipper (Ursa Major) Little Dipper (Ursa Minor) Cassiopeia

July March North – Perseus South – Sagittarius East – Aquarius Name the constellations that are visible on the horizon at midnight in July and March. July North – Perseus South – Sagittarius East – Aquarius West – Libra March North – Cepheus South – Hydra East – Libra West - Orion

How would you adjust the window frame if you were using the seasonal star map on different dates of the same month, such as November 1, 15 and 30? Align the observing time with the date of the month (eg. Align 10pm up with November 1)

Name the constellations that have at least one very bright star in them and would be easier to find than other constellations. The larger black stars on the map are the brightest stars Some constellations with bright stars are: Lyra, Cygnus, Orion, Big Dipper, Aquila, Leo, Taurus, Cassiopeia, etc.

In areas where calendars are uncommon, seasonal positions of stars are used to indicate when various festivals or activities take place. If a crop has to be planted in October, what constellations should a North American farmer look for? At midnight on October 1st, the farmer should observe: North – Big Dipper East – Orion West – Aquila Directly above - Cassiopeia