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Constellations Alphabetize
*(These are listed in alphabetical order from A to Z)*
1.
Andromeda
2.
Aquarius
3.
Aquila
4.
Cancer
5.
Draco (listed as Dra)
6.
Gemini
7.
Lyra (listed as Lyr)
8.
Orion
9.
Pegasus
10.
Perseus
11.
Scorpio
12.
Ursa Major or
Ursa Minor (listed as Urs)
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Research the Constellations
Orion
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Which hemisphere: Visible from both Northern and Southern Hemispheres (Best seen in the Northern Hemisphere winter).
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Brightest Star: Rigel (Note: Betelgeuse is also very bright, but Rigel is usually slightly brighter).
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Location: On the celestial equator. It is famous for its "belt" of three stars in a straight line.
Pegasus
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Which hemisphere: Northern Hemisphere.
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Brightest Star: Enif.
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Location: In the northern sky. It is easy to find because four of its stars make a large square shape called the "Great Square of Pegasus."
Perseus
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Which hemisphere: Northern Hemisphere.
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Brightest Star: Mirfak.
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Location: In the northern sky, near Cassiopeia (the W-shape) and Andromeda.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of constellation worksheet for kids.
