Changing constellation

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Changing constellation

• Due to Earths revolution around the sun

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Constellations

• 88 constellations
• Name are from ancient civilization of Middle East

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Winter Triangle

• Landmark of Winter sky

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Canis major and Canis minor

• see video

• http//www.astro.wisc.edu/dolan/constellations/ja
  va/Canis_Minor.html
• Smaller dog
• Consists only two stars

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Orion - lengendary hunter
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Andromeda
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Andromeda

• A princess
• Daughter of cepheus
• and Cassiopeia

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Cepheus - King
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Cassiopeia - Queen
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Big Dipper and little dipper
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Big Dipper and Little Dipper

• Another name for
• Ursa major
• Ursa minor
• Bigger Dipper bear
• Little Dipper little bear (close to POLARIS)

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Big Dipper
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Review

• Whats the name of the constellation thats near
  the Polaris?
• What is the name of the constellation that
  represents the landmark of winter sky?

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Review

• How many constellation are there?
• Which is the brightest star in the winter
  triangle?