Constellations

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What is a constellation?

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A constellation is a group of stars that form a recognizable pattern 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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Why do stars seem to twinkle?

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Because their light is disturbed as it travels through the Earth's atmosphere.

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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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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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How have people used constellations for navigation?

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To navigate at night and keep track of the seasons.

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What can farmers determine by observing certain constellations in the sky?

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The coming of spring.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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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 North Star?

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The North Star, also known as Polaris, is the star that is located directly above the North Pole.

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What is the significance of the Big Dipper?

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The Big Dipper is a well-known asterism that is part of the Ursa Major constellation and is used for navigation.

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What are asterisms?

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Asterisms are recognizable patterns of stars that are not officially recognized as constellations.