Constellations are made up of bright stars that look close to each other in the night sky but are really far apart in space. The shapes that you can see all depened on where you are looking at them from. Ancient people joined bright stars together with lines and were able to see shapes in the night sky.
Some Constellations
The Ursa Major (great bear) is a legend of a beautiful Greek girl who was changed into a bear by a goddess who was jealous of her. The seven stars that form Ursa Major's tail and part of the body make the constellation known as the Plough.
Centaurus (the Centaur) According to a ancient Greek legend, a centaur was half human and half horse. The Centaurus constellation is the shape of a Centaur.
Canis Major (The great dog) Canis major is one of two star dogs. The very bright star Sirius also known as the dog star, is located at the neck of Canis.
Orion (The Hunter) Orion was a Greek hero remembered in the stars forever by the god's. The easiest stars to see are the three in Orion's belt.
Some Constellations
The Ursa Major (great bear) is a legend of a beautiful Greek girl who was changed into a bear by a goddess who was jealous of her. The seven stars that form Ursa Major's tail and part of the body make the constellation known as the Plough.
Centaurus (the Centaur) According to a ancient Greek legend, a centaur was half human and half horse. The Centaurus constellation is the shape of a Centaur.
Canis Major (The great dog) Canis major is one of two star dogs. The very bright star Sirius also known as the dog star, is located at the neck of Canis.
Orion (The Hunter) Orion was a Greek hero remembered in the stars forever by the god's. The easiest stars to see are the three in Orion's belt.
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