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- 2. Learning Objectives At theend of the lesson, pupils should be able to: recognize and name major constellation s in the sky classify constellations based on their observable characteristic s understand the different types of stars within constellations
- 3. Constellations If you aregoing to observe the sky on a cloudless night very keenly, you will notice the patterns formed by groups of stars. The groups of stars that form distinct patterns in the sky are called constellations.
- 4. What are someexamples of constellations?
- 5. URSA MAJOR orBIG DIPPER It resembles a big dear and is the third largest constellation in the night sky.
- 6. Ursa Minor orLittle Dipper Ursa Minor, also known as the Little Bear, is a constellation in the northern celestial hemisphere. One of the most recognizable features of Ursa Minor is the North Star, or Polaris, which is located very close to the north celestial pole.
- 7. Orion One of themost recognizable constellations. It is visible in the night sky and visible throughout the world. Three of its stars form its belt. Orion’s belt is also considered an asterism. Supergiant star Betelgeuse is found in Orion’s right shoulder. A bluish- white star called Rigel is found on Orion’s left knee. The shape of a mythical hunter.
- 8. Cassiopeia Consist of fivestars that seem to form the letter W.
- 9. Andromeda Andromeda constellation is characterizedby a unique "V" shape created by its brightest stars. Its name is derived from the Greek mythology princess, Andromeda.
- 10. Centaurus Centaurus is notable forits resemblance to a centaur—a mythical creature with the upper body of a human and the lower body of a horse.
- 11. CYGNYS Cygnus, a summer constellation,becomes more conspicuous during the warmer months in the northern hemisphere.
- 12. Pegasus Pegasus, the WingedHorse, is recognized for its distinct pattern, forming a large square often referred to as the "Great Square of Pegasus." This square serves as a helpful guide for locating other celestial objects.
- 13. Scorpius Scorpius, the Scorpion,is a prominent zodiacal constellation visible in the southern hemisphere and some parts of the northern hemisphere during summer. It is renowned for its characteristic shape, resembling a scorpion with a curved tail and stinger.
- 14. CONSTELLATION IN THE ZODIAZ Thepeople living in the Northern Hemisphere see constellations different from those living in the Southern Hemisphere. Why do you think so? The stars appear to keep the same patterns in the sky, while the much nearer sun, moon, and planets appear to move. However, the sun and planets travel along a particular belt or path in the sky called the Zodiac.
- 15. I hope youlearn something new today! THANK YOU!