Brain Teaser https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Ip5BAEfZuA What have you heard or learned about the origins of space?
Constellations When Ancient observers around the world looked up at the night sky, they imagined that group of starts formed pictures of people or animals
What are the constellations? Imaginary patterns of stars Astronomers used these constellations to locate objects in the night’s sky!
Orion The Hunter
Orion Large constellation in the winter sky is Orion: Called the “Hunter”, after a Greek myth Orion is seen with a sword in his belt and an upraised arm.
Orion
Ursa Major Great Bear
Ursa Major The large “She-Bear” Located in the northern hemisphere Greek Story of how it became a bear!
Ursa Major
Cygnus Swan
Cygnus “The Swan” Northern constellation Lying on the plane of the Milky Way One of the brightest stars in the night sky
Cygnus
Scorpius Scorpion
Scorpius “Scorpion” Northern hemisphere near center of the Milky way. Greek Story: Battle with Orion
Scorpius
Cassiopeia Queen
Cassiopeia Named after a Vein Queen with beauty Opposite of the Big Dipper Greek story
Cassiopeia