Constellations 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 ID: 573266
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Visible from northern Hemisphere
ConstellationsSlide2
Some constellations are visible and identifiable from the northern hemisphere.
What is the northern hemisphere?
Are we in the northern hemisphere?Slide3
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 starsSlide4
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 long-necked bird with wings spread wideSlide5
CygnusSlide6
Scorpius
A zodiac constellation
Name is Latin for scorpionSlide7
Cassiopeia
Named after a queen
Has a distinct M or W shape formed by 5 bright starsSlide8
Ursa Major
The Great Bear
Contains the Big DipperSlide9
Ursa Major