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Constellations can be a useful way to help identify positions of stars in the sky. Constellations have imaginary boundaries formed by "connecting the dots" and all the stars within those boundaries are …

Constellations Introduction: 1. Review the difference between a star, a constellation and a galaxy 2. Read several short examples of myths explaining constellations. There are several short myths on …

Around 350 BC, the great Aristotle declared that the Earth was a sphere (based on observations he made about which constellations you could see in the sky as you travelled further and further away …

Aug 11, 2016 · Constellations Kinda sad that you didn't go with the Nine tails idea but much much more excited that you're writing an Okami fic at all.

Procedure: Initiate a discussion of constellations by reading to students (or directing them to read for themselves) the introduction to the Star Art activity found in Universe Level 2 of StarChild. Explain …

StarChild Question of the Month for August 1999 Question: What causes a "falling star"? Answer: A "falling star" or a "shooting star" has nothing at all to do with a star! These amazing streaks of light …

May 14, 2018 · StarChild is a learning center for young astronomers ages 5-13 to learn about the solar system, the Milky Way galaxy, and the universe beyond. Use the links above to explore the site's …

Mar 2, 2020 · CONSTELLATIONS I can't believe I'm doing this This thread is dedicated to the main storyline and random snippet collection called 'Constellations'. It started after seeing comments …

Return to the StarChild Main Page Go to Imagine the Universe! (A site for ages 14 and up.)