Constellations

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What type of story do all constellations have?

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Myth

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What is a circumpolar constellation?

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A constellation that can be seen throughout the year (all year)

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What is a seasonal constellation?

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A constellation that can only be seen during certain seasons (part of the year)

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How many constellations are there that we know about?

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88

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Who first recognized the constellations?

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Greeks

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What are constellations?

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Groups of stars that form a pattern in the sky.

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Can you name a famous constellation?

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Orion

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What do constellations help us do?

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They help us navigate and tell stories.

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What is the Big Dipper?

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A group of stars that is part of the Ursa Major constellation.

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What is a star?

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A giant ball of hot gas that shines in the sky.