by ava fisher and emma hoffman constellations. introduction do you ever wonder what… the biggest...
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By Ava Fisher and Emma Hoffman
CONSTELLATIONS
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INTRODUCTION• Do you ever wonder what…
• The biggest constellation is?
• How many constellations there are?
• The smallest constellation is?
• Who decides what constellations are official?
• How many constellations are humans?
• Which constellation is easiest to spot?
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SOME FUN FACTS ABOUT CONSTELLATIONS.• There are 10 constellations that are people
• The easiest to spot is Ursa Minor
• The largest constellation is the hydra, it is 1,303 square degrees and 100 degrees long
• IAU the International Astronomical Union approves new constellations
• The oldest constellation is Pisces
• The smallest constellation is crux
here is Hydra and here is Pisces
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AQUILA • This constellation is a eagle.
• Aquila was one of the 48 constellations described by the 2nd century astronomer Ptolemy.
• Aquila has had 2 other names, Aratus [ 3 rd century] and Eudoxus [ 4th century ]
• Aquila represents the eagle of the roman god Jupiter in mythology.
• Here is Aquila
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HERCULES
• Hercules is included in the constellation list by a Greek astronomer by the name of Ptolemy in the 2nd century.
• Hercules is the 5th biggest constellation at the size of 1,225 square degrees.
• The magnitude [ how bright the constellations are] is 6.56.
• The name Hercules means “ the glory of Hera “ .
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HYDRA• Hydra’s name in Latin means “water snake” referring to the constellations shape, witch
resembles a twisting snake.
• Hydra is a constellation in the southern hemisphere.
• Hydra is 1,303 square degrees and has 9 stars with known planets.
• A hydra is a mythological 5 headed dragon.
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LEO• Leo is 1 of the larger constellations in the northern hemisphere.
• The name Leo means “lion” in Latin.
• Leo is 947 square degrees.
• Leo can be best spotted in spring.
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PEGUSAS• Pegasus is the 7th largest constellation.
• Pegasus was in the list of constellations by Ptolemy.
• Pegasus is 1,121 square degrees.
• Pegasus is a mythological horse with wings.
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URSA MAJOR• This constellation is also called the big dipper.
• Ursa major is a great bear constellation.
• Ursa major is the 3rd largest constellation at 1,280 square degrees.
• This constellation was also listed by Ptolmey.
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URSA MINER• This constellation is also called the little dipper.
• Ursa minor represents a small bear with a long tail.
• Ursa miner to was listed in Ptolemy’s list of constellations.
• This constellation has the north star in it so it is considered easy to spot
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HOW MANY CONSTELLATIONS ARE IN A MONTH• January 6
• February 8
• March 8
• April 8
• May 7
• June 5
• July 10
• August 5
• September 10
• October 7
• November 6
• December 8
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