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