What are Constellations?
- Constellations are groups of stars that make pictures in the sky.
- People have named these star patterns and told stories about them for a long time.
- There are 88 constellations that we see from Earth.
- They help us find our way in the night sky and learn more about stars.
Examples:
- The Big Dipper looks like a big spoon and is part of the Ursa Major constellation.
- Cassiopeia looks like a zigzag "W" shape and is named after a queen in a story.
- The Orion constellation shines brightly and looks like a hunter with a belt of three stars.
Fun Fact: Many constellations have stories from different cultures, teaching us about history and imagination!
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