Feb. 10 th WARM UP 1.How do you find Polaris? 2.Explain how it is not really the stars that are moving in the night sky. ANNOUNCEMENTS: -chpt 20 Reading Due 2/13 -SIN Article & Quiz 2/13

Star Map & Online Guide

Learning Goal 4 – I can identify the 5 main constellations and point out where they are without a map. 3 – I can identify the 5 main constellations and find them with a map 2 – I know of the 5 constellations and can find them on a map 1 – I need to reveiw

EQ: What are the 5 key constellations and how can I identify them? Also – keep star chart out

Notes Setup 1.Name of Constellation (Ursa Major) Ursa Major 1.Name/nickname if applicable “Great Bear” 2.Key information 3.Where is it located now 4.Circumpolar or seasonal 5.Drawing 6.Highlight on star chart

As early as 5000 years ago, people began naming patterns of stars, called constellations, in the honor of mythological characters or great heroes. Today, 88 constellations are recognized. They divide the sky into disjoint units. Every star in the sky is in one of these constellations.

Ursa Major Ursa Major, 1. Great Bear, is visible in the Northern Hemisphere all year long.

1. Ursa Major Circumpolar Constellation 2. Points to Polaris (Draco’s tail separates it from the little dipper) 3. Currently in the NE part of the sky 4. Circumpolar

How to find Pole Star

2. Ursa Minor Circumpolar Ursa Minor, 1.Little Bear, is the the Northern part of the sky 2.Ursa Minor is mostly known for Polaris, the North Star, which may be found at the end of the handle. 3.NE part of the sky 4.Circumpolar

Ursa Minor Circumpolar Constellation

3. Orion 1.Known as Orion 2.Most people are able to identify Orion’s belt first (has 3 stars***) (The constellation Hercules has 2 on his belt) 3.Southern part of the sky 4.Winter constellation

Betelgeuse, Rigel, Orion Not a circumpolar constellation, but a winter constellation Betelgeuse, the right arm of Orion (or "armpit" as the name suggests), glows with a dull red. Rigel, in the opposite corner of the constellation, is blue and much brighter.

4. Scorpius 1.Scorpius or the scorpion 2.Not viewable at the same time as Orion 3.In summer skies, it’s in the SOUTH 4.Summer Constellation

4. Scorpius

Views of Orion from Tasmania (Australia) and Iran (Asia)

5. Cassiopeia & Cepheus 1.Cassiopeia 2.Always close to Cepheus 3.NW side of the sky (by the Milky Way) 4.Circumpolar

Cepheus Circumpolar Constellation

Cassiopeia Circumpolar Constellation

6. Cygnus Cygnus means “the swan” in latin. Also known as the northern cross. It is related to the story of Zeus and Leda. Leda was a Spartan Queen and Zeus disguised himself as a swan and seduced her. She then gave birth to immortal twins.

6. Cygnus 1.Swan 2.Best known as the Northern Cross 3.NE side of the sky 4.Circumpolar

6. Cygnus

Saharan Starry Night

Circumpolar Constellations

Draco Draco, the Dragon, used to hold special significance as the location of the pole star, but due to the Earth's precession, the pole has shifted to Polaris in Ursa Minor.

Orion On the left: The Hunter - OrionOn the left: The Hunter - Orion In the middle: Name: The Bull - TaurusIn the middle: Name: The Bull - Taurus On the right: Name: The Greater Dog - Canis MajorOn the right: Name: The Greater Dog - Canis Major

On the left: The Lion - Leo In the middle: The Herdsman - Böötes On the right: The Virgin - Virgo

On the left: The Crab - Cancer In the middle: The Scorpion - Scorpio On the right: The Archer - Sagittarius

On the left and in the middle: Andromeda –The Andromeda constellation is famous for containing the Andromeda Nebula, the closest galaxy to our Milky Way. On the right: The Fishes, Pisces

AndromedaAntliaApusAquarius AquilaAraAriesAuriga BoötesCaelumCamelopardalisCancer Canes VenaticiCanis MajorCanis MinorCapricornus CarinaCassiopeiaCentaurusCepheus CetusChamaeleonCircinusColumba Coma BerenicesCorona AustralisCorona BorealisCorvus CraterCruxCygnusDelphinus DoradoDracoEquuleusEridanus FornaxGeminiGrusHercules HorologiumHydraHydrusIndus LacertaLeoLeo MinorLepus LibraLupusLynxLyra MensaMicroscopiumMonocerosMusca NormaOctansOphiuchusOrion PavoPegasusPerseusPhoenix PictorPiscesPiscis AustrinusPuppis PyxisReticulumSagittaSagittarius ScorpiusSculptorScutumSerpens SextansTaurusTelescopiumTriangulum Triangulum AustraleTucanaUrsa MajorUrsa Minor VelaVirgoVolansVulpecula

Review

Pull out Star Charts Highlight in different colors: Ursa Major (Feb/June) Ursa Minor (Feb/June) Orion (Feb) Scorpius (June) Cassiopeia (Feb/June) Cygnus (Feb/June) FUN Draco (both) Cepheus (both) Canis Major (Feb) Pegasus (both)

Learning Goal 4 – I can identify the 5 main constellations and point out where they are without a map. 3 – I can identify the 5 main constellations and find them with a map 2 – I know of the 5 constellations and can find them on a map 1 – I need to reveiw

Blank Star Chart Try to find 5 of the following constellations: ursa major ursa minor orion scorpius cassiopeia cygnus

Star Chart – no lines! Try to find 5 of the following constellations: ursa major ursa minor orion scorpius cassiopeia cygnus