PDF-(BOOS)-The Book of Constellations: Discover the Secrets in the Stars

This fascinating narrative recounts the history of astronomy and with more than 100 fullcolor illustrations it shows readers how to find the planets and constellations in the night sky In ancient times people thought that the Sun Moon and stars were gods They recorded their movements and imagined that the stars made pictures in the sky The Greeks and the Romans related these pictures of animals and menor constellationsto their legends They also identified planets and named them for their godsVenus Mars Saturn and Jupiter Their observations marked the first step in the development of astronomy which today is a sophisticated science Modern astronomers have followed the tradition of naming heavenly bodies after ancient gods For instance the solar systems outer planets werent identified until after the telescopes invention but with their discoveries they were named after Uranus a Greek god of the sky Neptune the Roman god of the sea and Pluto the Roman god of the underworld The author recounts the legends connected with many constellations including Aquarius Aries Cancer Orion and others This beautifully illustrated book helps readers navigate their way around the night sky as they learn the significance of heavenly bodies names Color photos and illustrations throughout. By . Jaclyn Schmitz. 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. 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 are stars?. Stars are balls of hot gas.. They are much larger than planets. and much further from Earth.. The sun is the closest star to Earth.. Most of the gas in the inside of a star is hydrogen and its temperature is over 20 million degrees Fahrenheit. There is also helium, a gas that is formed when the hydrogen molecules join together.. 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). E.ST.05.23- Explain the apparent movement of the stars (constellations) and sun across the sky. . DAY ONE. Write down everything written in yellow. . CO: I can explain the apparent motion of the stars (constellations) and the sun through the sky. . Earth Science 11. Chapter 21. Constellations. Constellation:. A groups of stars that appear to form patterns in the sky.. 88 different constellations can be seen from the Northern and Southern hemispheres.. What is a Constellation?. A specific group of stars.. Ancient people of many cultures . connected. groups of stars to form patterns, like huge dot-to-dot puzzles.. These . patterns. are known as constellations. . 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. When you look at the night . sky, . you can see many beautiful stars.. Stars. If you are out in the . country, camping . in the . mountains, . or . in the . desert away from the city lights, you may see thousands of them. . 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. 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. What is a Constellation?. A specific group of stars.. Ancient people of many cultures . connected. groups of stars to form patterns, like huge dot-to-dot puzzles.. These . patterns. are known as constellations. . Travel to the furthest reaches of the Universe and visit 100 remarkable objects along the way with this stunning space book for curious kids aged 7-9.Space is so much bigger than young minds can fathom and there is always more to learn. The Mysteries of the Universe is a stunning space encyclopedia for young readers to explore, with reference pages packed with fascinating information, little learners will be captivated as they journey through the vastness of the Universe. From planets and asteroids to black holes and galaxies, every page of this enthralling space book reveals the secrets behind more than 100 celestial objects, and will inspire youngsters as they journey through the vastness of the Universe. 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