By Ava Fisher and Emma Hoffman CONSTELLATIONS. INTRODUCTION Do you ever wonder what… The biggest constellation is? How many constellations there are?

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By Ava Fisher and Emma Hoffman CONSTELLATIONS

INTRODUCTION Do you ever wonder what… The biggest constellation is? How many constellations there are? The smallest constellation is? Who decides what constellations are official? How many constellations are humans? Which constellation is easiest to spot?

SOME FUN FACTS ABOUT CONSTELLATIONS. There are 10 constellations that are people The easiest to spot is Ursa Minor The largest constellation is the hydra, it is 1,303 square degrees and 100 degrees long IAU the International Astronomical Union approves new constellations The oldest constellation is Pisces The smallest constellation is crux here is Hydra and here is Pisces

AQUILA This constellation is a eagle. Aquila was one of the 48 constellations described by the 2 nd century astronomer Ptolemy. Aquila has had 2 other names, Aratus [ 3 rd century] and Eudoxus [ 4 th century ] Aquila represents the eagle of the roman god Jupiter in mythology. Here is Aquila

HERCULES Hercules is included in the constellation list by a Greek astronomer by the name of Ptolemy in the 2 nd century. Hercules is the 5 th biggest constellation at the size of 1,225 square degrees. The magnitude [ how bright the constellations are] is The name Hercules means “ the glory of Hera “.

HYDRA Hydra’s name in Latin means “water snake” referring to the constellations shape, witch resembles a twisting snake. Hydra is a constellation in the southern hemisphere. Hydra is 1,303 square degrees and has 9 stars with known planets. A hydra is a mythological 5 headed dragon.

LEO Leo is 1 of the larger constellations in the northern hemisphere. The name Leo means “lion” in Latin. Leo is 947 square degrees. Leo can be best spotted in spring.

PEGUSAS Pegasus is the 7 th largest constellation. Pegasus was in the list of constellations by Ptolemy. Pegasus is 1,121 square degrees. Pegasus is a mythological horse with wings.

URSA MAJOR This constellation is also called the big dipper. Ursa major is a great bear constellation. Ursa major is the 3 rd largest constellation at 1,280 square degrees. This constellation was also listed by Ptolmey.

URSA MINER This constellation is also called the little dipper. Ursa minor represents a small bear with a long tail. Ursa miner to was listed in Ptolemy’s list of constellations. This constellation has the north star in it so it is considered easy to spot

HOW MANY CONSTELLATIONS ARE IN A MONTH January 6 February 8 March 8 April 8 May 7 June 5 July 10 August 5 September 10 October 7 November 6 December 8

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