Constellations Flashcards
1
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what is constellation
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group of stars that form a picture
2
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cave where early signs that constellations were used 17,000 years ago
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Lassaux cave, france
3
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constellation in a constellation (smaller)
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asterims
4
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importance
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navigators can locate a certain star, farmers for calendars
5
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known as “the great bear”, third largest constellation (callisto)
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Ursa Major
6
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Aka Ursa Minor
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“lesser bear/ smaller bear”
“Little dipper”
7
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“The Hunter”, most obvious constellation in the sky
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Orion
8
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2 brightest stars in the sky in Orion:
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Rigel (beta) and Betelgeuse (alpha)
9
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Named after the Queen of Greek Mythology, “W” or “M”
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Cassiopeia
10
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prominent because of its many bright stars
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Canis Major
11
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how many constellations
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88
12
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study of everything in outer space
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astronomy
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