Constellations

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What is a constellation?

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A group of stars that makes an imaginary shape in the night sky.

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How can you identify Orion the Hunter in the night sky?

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Look for three stars on a slight curved line forming Orion's belt.

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What causes us to see different constellations during different seasons?

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The Earth's orbit around the Sun.

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How can you locate Scorpius the Scorpion in the night sky?

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Find the star Antares and follow the shiniest stars that fall away from it.

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Which constellation is visible in the summer sky?

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Scorpius the Scorpion.

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What is Orion's belt?

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A line of three stars that form part of the Orion constellation.

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What is the significance of the North Star?

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It is used for navigation and is located nearly directly above the North Pole.

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What are the two main types of constellations?

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Circumpolar constellations and seasonal constellations.

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What is the difference between a constellation and an asterism?

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A constellation is an officially recognized group of stars, while an asterism is a recognizable pattern of stars that is not an official constellation.

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Can constellations change over time?

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Yes, due to the movement of stars and the Earth's position.