2. At night, you can see many glittering objects in the
sky. These objects are called stars. A group of stars
that form a pattern is called a constellation. Examples
of constellation are ORION, SCORPION, BIG DIPPER,
and SOUTHEM CROSS
3. Southem Cross can be seen as a brilliant cross
in the southem sky. Southem Cross shows the
South Pole.
Southem Cross can be seen between April
and June
SOUTH
4. Big Dipper is a group of seven bright stars
that forms a pattern of a handle and a bowl.
Orion and Big Dipper show the North Pole.
Big Dipper can be seen between April and
June
5. Scorpion can be seen clearly with its head,
long body, tail and stinger between June and
August
6. Orion can be seen clearly as a hunter with a
belt and sword between December and
February
7. Travellers used contellations in
the sky to guide them for
directions. Farmers used
constellations to remind them
of planting and harversting
seasons.