CONTENTS Pictures in the Sky Ancient Mesopotamia Ancient Greece Ptolemy's List The Zodiac IO I2 Star Maps 14 The Modern List of Constellations 18 Northern and Southern Constellations 20 22 Constellations in Spring Constellations in Summer 24 Constellations in Fall 26 Constellations in Winter 28 30 Glossary For More Information 31 Index 32
PICTURES IN THE SKY For thousands of years people have looked at stars and identified patterns Connecting the stars in their minds people saw imaginary pictures of animals and objects These star patterns are called constellations In scientific terms constellations are not real The stars in constellations The Big Dipper is an easily seen pattern in the night
What Is a Constellation?
Learn about the scientific aspects of constellations as star maps and navigation tools, as well as more fanciful interpretations.
About This Book
By: Laura Loria
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Published by: Rosen Publishing provided by Britannica
