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CONSTELLATION READING GUIDE
Answer the following questions from section 28.2 (pg 617-619)
1. When ancient people looked at the skies they named groups of stars called _____________________
2. Describe what each constellation name refers to:
_____________________________ - Hercules
_____________________________ - Leo
_____________________________ - Taurus
_____________________________ - Draco
_____________________________ - Centaurus
_____________________________ - Crater
_____________________________ - Lyra
3. How many constellations can be seen from earth? ________________
4. The Big Dipper is probably the best known _______________________, or small star grouping.
5. The Big Dipper is actually part of a larger constellation called ______________________ or Great Bear.
6. The “pointer stars” in the Big Dipper, leads to the last star in the handle of the ____________________
7. What is the name of the North Star? _____________________
8. Why does the North Star appear stationary? ____________________________________________________
9. What are constellations called that you can see all year? _______________________________________
10. Name two examples of circumpolar constellations: ____________________________________________
11. Why can we only see some constellations during certain seasons? ______________________________
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12. Give an example of a constellation seen best in the summer: ___________________________________
13. Give an example of a constellation seen best in the winter: ____________________________________
Turn to the star maps on page 714.
14. Name a constellation we will be able to see this spring: ________________________________
15. Name a constellation we will be able to see this summer: _______________________________