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Constellations
VISIBLE FROM NORTHERN HEMISPHERE
 Some constellations are visible and identifiable from
the northern hemisphere.
 What is the northern hemisphere?
 Are we in the northern hemisphere?
Orion
 Named after a hunter in
Greek mythology
 Has 7 bright stars
making a rough rectangle
shape with a 3 star belt
 Orion is useful in
locating other stars
Cygnus
 Cygnus is associated with
several Greek swans
 One of the most
recognizable
constellations due to the
cross pattern it contains
 It is shown as a longnecked bird with wings
spread wide
Cygnus
Scorpius
 A zodiac constellation
 Name is Latin for
scorpion
Cassiopeia
 Named after a queen
 Has a distinct M or W
shape formed by 5 bright
stars
Ursa Major
 The Great Bear
 Contains the Big Dipper
Ursa Major