WHAT ARE CONSTELLATIONS?
1. Constellations are a group of stars that form a pattern.
2. These stars produce their own light which makes them visible from the Earth.
3. Constellations are used to show direction and to remind the farmers of the time for harvesting and planting.
2. Examples of constellations are:
a) Big Dipper
2. These stars produce their own light which makes them visible from the Earth.
3. Constellations are used to show direction and to remind the farmers of the time for harvesting and planting.
2. Examples of constellations are:
a) Big Dipper
* A bowl with a handle
* Can be seen from April to June around 8 to 10 p.m
* Visibly only in the Northern Hemispere or North Pole
b)ORION
* A hunter with a belt and a sword.
* Can be seen from December to February
* Visibly in both Northern and Southern Hemispheres
c) SOUTHERN CROSS
* A cross or a diamond-shaped kite
* The smallest constellation among the 88 modern constellations.
* Can be seen from April to June around 8 - 10 p.m
* Visibly only in Southern Hemisphere.
d) Scorpion
* A scorpion with a head, long body, tail and sting.
* Can be seen from June to August around 8 - 10 p.m
e) URSA MAJOR or GREAT BEAR
* Also known as pointer stars because it points at Polaris
* Visible in the Northern Hemisphere throughout the year.
SEASON AND CONSTELLATION
1. SPRING - indicate by two constellation, Big Dipper and Southern Cross.
2. SUMMER - indicate by The Scorpio.
3. WINTER - indicate by The Orion.
4. AUTUMN @ FALLS - indicate by The Aquarius.
Just imagine, how our elders found their way home without these constellation? How they going to plant and harvest crops if they weren't indicator to specify the time of the year???
Be grateful of what we have and appreciate the contribution of the mother nature....
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