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The Solar System a nd Constellations

The Solar System a nd Constellations. What are Constellations?. Big Dipper. Orion. Quiz. What are Constellations?. Constellations are used as memory aids to help us tell which stars are which .

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The Solar System a nd Constellations

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  1. The Solar System and Constellations What are Constellations? Big Dipper Orion Quiz

  2. What are Constellations? • Constellations are used as memory aids to help us tell which stars are which. • The constellations are totally imaginary things that poets, farmers, and astronomers have made up over the past 6,000 years

  3. The Big Dipper • Looks like a big ladle. • The big dipper has 7 stars in it. • The big dipper can be found in the northern skies all year round.

  4. Orion • Orion only appears in the winter and the fall, because in the spring and summer, it is blocked because of the sun. • Orion looks a lot like a person. The easiest area to spot on him is his belt, which consist of 3 stars.

  5. Quiz Question #1 What does the shape of the big dipper look like? A cup A ladle

  6. Incorrect • Although it is similar to a cup, that is not the shape of the big dipper. Take a closer look.

  7. Correct! • The big dipper does look like a ladle!

  8. Quiz Question #2 What seasons are Orion visible in the night sky? Fall and Winter Spring and Summer

  9. Incorrect • During the spring and summer, Orion is in the sky during the day time, but the sun prevents us from seeing it.

  10. Correct! • Yes! Orion is only visible in the fall and winter!

  11. Congratulations, you got an A+!

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