PPT-Constellations Mr. Ridder

What is a constellation A group of stars that are visible within a particular region of the night sky Because stars are so far away they appear next to each other People make up different shapes out of the same groups of stars. brPage 1br INSTRUCTIONS Critter Ridder57518 RTU brPage 2br INSTRUCTIONS Critter Ridder57518 RTU de Ridder and Markus Pollnau Integrated Optical MicroSystems Group MESA Institute for Nanotechnology University of Twente PO Box 217 7500 AE Enschede The Netherlands nismailewiutwentenl Abstract We present a detailed description of an improved arra Trimpe 2003 httpsciencespotnet ARTICLE IN PRESS No. of Pages 12Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Reviews xxx (2012) xxx Source. http://www.ducksters.com/science/physics/constellations.php. Key Concept. I can explain how astronomers . divide the night . sky and why this is important?. What is a constellation?. A constellation is a group of visible stars that form a pattern when viewed from Earth. The pattern they form may take the shape of an animal, a mythological creature, a man, a woman, or an inanimate object such as a microscope, a compass, or a crown.. What is a constellation?. An . imaginary. . picture in the sky, made using stars, that represents a person, animal, or object.. Click . here. for video.. Why were constellations created?. Calendars – Helped farmers keep track of seasons.. March 2012. History. For all agricultural people from the past, the knowledge of heaven was fundamental. . Its observation allowed them to calculate the precise timing for planting and harvesting, to prepare for winter or the rigors of summer.. Stars. Our sun is one of about 200 billion stars in our galaxy (the Milky Way). The sun is considered a very average star should have enough fuel to last another 4-5 billion years. There are other stars in our galaxy which are just like our sun but also ones which are smaller (the size of earth) and much larger (the size of the orbit of Jupiter). A constellation study guide. Mrs. Gianelos, Science 2009. . Constellations. Constellations. group of stars that form a pattern in the sky . The shapes you see all depend on your point of view.. Stars in a constellation are NOT close to each other, but when viewed from Earth they seem to be grouped together . Medical Schools. Avril Dewar, David Hope and Helen Cameron. 1. st. September 2014, AMEE. Feedback. “Specific information about . the comparison between a . trainees observed . performance and a . standard, given with . Constellations. Constellations group of stars that form a pattern in the sky . The shapes you see all depend on your point of view.. Stars in a constellation are NOT close to each other, but when viewed from Earth they seem to be grouped together.. Do Now. SWBAT explain the life cycle of different types of stars. Turn in your Homework. Grab your clicker. Complete the “Are we made of star stuff” Misconception sheet.. January 24. Waning Crescent. Andromeda. Antlia. , the Air Pump. Apus. , the Bird of Paradise. Aquarius, the Water Carrier. Aquila, the eagle. Ara. , the Altar. Aries, the Ram. Auriga. , the Charioteer. Bootes. , the Herdsman. Caelum, the Chisel. Early Astronomy . Humans have been fascinated by the sky for all time.. Constellations have helped people navigate, tell stories, are the gods that look over humanity.. Constellations are groupings of stars that form images, much like seeing .