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Observations of the Sky
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Observations of the Sky
What patterns, motions, and events do we notice in the sky? What theories can we create to explain them? How can these theories be tested?
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Constellations Groups of stars in same area of sky
Not necessarily related by distance, age, type,
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Connected by imagination & stories
Constellations Connected by imagination & stories
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Connected by imagination & stories
Constellations Connected by imagination & stories
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Connected by imagination & stories
Constellations Connected by imagination & stories
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Sun “Signs” The Sun appears to move during the year “in front” of 12 different constellations The “Zoo-diac” Why?
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Sun “Signs” Earth’s orbit around Sun creates that image
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H. A. Rey (Author of Curious George
H. A. Rey (Author of Curious George!) “The Stars” 1980, from Houghton Mifflin Co.
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First Discussion Activity –
FIND your expected sunsign Do the activity What happened?
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But is your sun sign really your sign?
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