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Worksheet 11.2A Constellations of the zodiac

Constellations are patterns of stars which we see in the night sky. There are 12 constellations that

make up the zodiac. These constellations lie along the path that the Sun follows across the sky.

1 Use a reference book or the internet to find out the missing names.

2 You can use one of these to make your own constellation map. Your teacher will tell you which

one to make.

Aquarius Capricorn Sagittarius

Libra Virgo

Leo Gemini

Taurus Pisces