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    The document discusses constellations, which are groups of stars that form recognizable patterns in the night sky. It notes there are 88 named constellations and describes how the earth's rotation and orbit affect the night sky throughout the year. Major constellations like Ursa Major and specific stars are mentioned. The document also provides information about the size of our galaxy and the distance of the sun from earth. Finally, it compares the local constellations recognized by the Manobo tribe in the Philippines to the Western zodiac constellations.

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    The document discusses constellations, which are groups of stars that form recognizable patterns in the night sky. It notes there are 88 named constellations and describes how the earth's rotation and orbit affect the night sky throughout the year. Major constellations like Ursa Major and specific stars are mentioned. The document also provides information about the size of our galaxy and the distance of the sun from earth. Finally, it compares the local constellations recognized by the Manobo tribe in the Philippines to the Western zodiac constellations.

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    The document discusses constellations, which are groups of stars that form recognizable patterns in the night sky. It notes there are 88 named constellations and describes how the earth's rotation and orbit affect the night sky throughout the year. Major constellations like Ursa Major and specific stars are mentioned. The document also provides information about the size of our galaxy and the distance of the sun from earth. Finally, it compares the local constellations recognized by the Manobo tribe in the Philippines to the Western zodiac constellations.

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    Constellations

    -a group of stars in a region of the sky with well-defiined boarders.


    -most recognizable patterns
    -88 named constellations

    -earth rotates from west to east to stars appear to rise in the east ad set in the west
    -The night sky carries most latitude (longitude changes nightly)
    -The altitude of the celestial pole in your sky is equal to your latitude
    -the night sky changes throughout the year because the earth’s changing position in it’s orbit
    around the sun
    Constellations along with the ecliptic are called constellations of the zodiac
    Ecliptic- the plane in which the earth, sun, and moon move across

    major constellations:
    Draco
    Leo
    Grus
    Ursa major (big dipper)
    Indus
    Hydra

    400 billion stars in our galaxy


    170 million galaxies

    sun is only 10 km away and it takes 8 minutes and 20 secs for sunlight to reach our world

    Sun-Medium sized star


    Made from Gas and Dust

    Constellations are used for navigation and calendar

    Coolest to hottest star


    1. red star
    2. orange star
    3. yellow star
    4. white star
    5. Blue star

    SIZE AND TEMPERATURE


    A large star shines brighter than a small star
    A hot star shines brighter than a cool star
    Brightness

    1. Apparent brightness- how bright the star looks from earth


    2. Absolute brightness- how bright star is from the standard distance (32 light years)|

    ZODIAC CONSTELLATIONS

    MANOBO TRIBE CONSTELLATIONS AND WESTERN EQUIVALENT


    local Month of appearance related human western equivalent
    name activity

    1. Baha- december to february- clearing the forest- taurus


    2 Pandarawa January Start of planning pleiades
    3. Balatik february start of planting orion’s belt
    4. malihe march planting of crops
    5. Gibbang april-may end of planting gemini
    6. Malara May stop planting canis minor
    7. Lepu late may time to clean, harvest aquila
    8.Buwaya June start of rainy season

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