Constellation - Science Year 5

Stars in the sky....

What is constellation?
A group of stars that appear to form a pattern in the
sky or appear visibly related to each other. Examples
are Orion(which appears like a human figure with a
belt, often referred to as "The Hunter"), Leo (which
contains bright stars that outline the form of a
lion),Scorpius (which can seem reminiscent of a
scorpion), and Crux (a cross).
Used by the human from long time ago for directions
and navigations especially the sailors during their
quests across the continent searching for fame and
glory. These constellation also used by the farmers to
indicate the time of the year specifically the season
for planting and harvesting crops.
How to identify them?
There are 88 official constellations defined by
the IAU(International Astronomical Union) are mostly
based upon those of the ancient Greek tradition but
the most common constellation used in human life
are The Big Dipper, Southern Cross, Scorpio and The
Orion.

1. The Big Dipper

Can be seen in the North Pole between April and

June, around 8 pm to 10 pm.
A group of seven bright stars that form a pattern
of bowl with a long handle.

To indicate the spring season

The North Star indicates the direction to the north.

Only visible in the northern hemisphere.

2. The Southern Cross

Can be seen in the South Pole between April and

June, around 8 pm to 10 pm.
A group of four bright stars that form a pattern of
cross with the vertical axis pointing the south.

Can only be seen in the southern hemisphere

To indicate the spring season

3. The Orion

Can be seen between Junes and August, around 8

pm to 10 pm.
It represents the greatest Greek hunter with a belt
and sword.

To indicate the winter season.

4. The Scorpio

Can be seen between December and February,

around 8 pm to 10 pm.
It represents the scorpion with a head, long body
and stinger.
To indicate the summer season.

5. The Aquarius

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....