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Constellations
Constellation Basics
What is a Constellation?
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Type of Constellations
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Polaris: The North Star
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Motion of the Earth and Sky
Magnitude (Brightness) Scale of Stars
Astronomy Terms to Know
Stargazing with Success
Useful Tools to View the Night Sky
Asterisms
Astronomy versus Astrology
Quiz: Constellations Basics
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Celestial Objects and Phenomena
Types of Galaxies
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Types of Nebulae
Types of Star Clusters
Zodiacal Light
Quiz: Celestial Objects
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Circumpolar Constellations (All year round)
Ursa Major: The Great Bear Constellation
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Ursa Minor: The Lesser Bear Constellation
Draco: The Dragon Constellation
Cassiopeia: The Queen Constellation
Cepheus: The King Constellation
Flashcards: Circumpolar Constellations
Quiz: Circumpolar Constellations
Winter Constellations
Winter Sky Overview
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Orion: The Hunter Constellation
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Taurus: The Bull Constellation
Gemini: The Twins Constellation
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Canis Major: The Great Dog Constellation
Canis Minor: The Lesser Dog Constellation
Auriga: The Charioteer Constellation
Lepus: The Hare Constellation
Monoceros: The Unicorn Constellation
Flashcards: Winter Constellations
Quiz: Winter Constellations
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Spring Constellations
Spring Sky Overview
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Cancer: The Crab Constellation
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Leo: The Lion Constellation
Boötes: The Herdsman Constellation
Virgo: The Virgin Constellation
Corona Borealis: The Northern Crown Constellation
Hercules: The Hero Constellation
Flashcards: Review Spring Constellations
Quiz: Spring Constellations
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Summer Constellations
Summer Sky Overview
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Lyra: The Harp Constellation
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Cygnus: The Swan Constellation
Aquila: The Eagle Constellation
Libra: The Scales Constellation
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Scorpius: The Scorpion Constellation
Sagittarius: The Archer Constellation
Ophiuchus: The Serpent-bearer Constellation
Flashcards: Summer Constellation Review
Quiz: Summer Constellations
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Autumn Constellations
Autumn Sky Overview
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Pegasus: The Winged Horse Constellation
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Andromeda: The Chained Woman Constellation
Perseus: The Greek Hero Constellation
Capricornus: The Sea-Goat Constellation
Aquarius: The Water-bearer Constellation
Pisces: The Fish Constellation
Aries: The Ram Constellation
Triangulum: The Triangle Constellation
Flashcards: Autumn Constellation Review
Quiz: Autumn Constellations
Polaris: The North Star
Constellations
Constellation Basics
By:
Janine Bonham
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Polaris is one of the most important stars to identify in the sky because it points due north. Learn how to find this star, the precession of the equinoxes, and details about its multi-star system.
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