constellations

Provides information about groups of stars called constellations.

Examines the cycles of stars and how long they last.

"Ancient Greeks believed that the stars told stories of their gods and goddesses. These shapes now tell us a lot more about how our world works. Find squares, rectangles, parallelograms, and other polygons in the night sky. Learn about geometry as you stargaze!"--Provided by publisher.

The northern half of Earth sees a different part of the sky than the southern half, this means that the two halves of the world see different constellations in the night sky.

Explains how we see stars from our planet, who first discovered the constellations, and which constellations can be seen from Earth.

Colorful photographs, illustrations, and rhyming text present an A to Z introduction to the night sky, the planets, and the galaxy.

"A handy field guide for the best stargazing experience whether in your own back yard, camping, or traveling--including information showing you which planets, constellations, stars, and manmade objects you can see with a telescope, or just your naked eye! Each object is presented as a separate entry, with background information on the makeup, appearance, and history of the object, along with easy-to-follow instructions on how to find it."--Provided by publisher.

Provides information about groups of stars called constellations.

A study of the constellation Cygnus, covering its origins, how it has been studied, careers in astronomy, and other related topics. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

A study of the Andromeda constellation, covering the princess after whom it was named, its origins and history, how it has been studied, careers in astronomy, and other related topics. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.