Stars and Constellations
Categories
- Activities and Games (1)
- Big Dipper (3)
- Orion (3)
Links
A Mystery of Space: S T A R S
http://library.thinkquest.org/25763/
Learn about the fascinating universe, especially stars at this ThinkQuest site. There are two versions of the site to choose from, one for younger kids (under 12), and one for older kids (13 and over).
Constellations
http://www.fcps.k12.va.us/DIS/OHSICS/planet/constell/constell.htm
Picture diagrams of major constellations, including Andromeda, Orion, and the Big and Little Dipper.
Deep Sky Images
http://www.arizonausa.com/sky/
Arizona night sky gallery organized by type of celestial object. Includes divisions into summer and night skies.
Earth and Sky's Skywatching Center
http://www.earthsky.org/skywatching/
Go in your own backyard and see the wonders of the universe. Features astronomical events for each night.
Jack Horkheimer: Star Gazer
http://www.starhustler.com/JHSG_DNLD.html
Archives of PBS' radio show, "Star Gazer" with illustrations [RealPlayer].
Stars
http://imagine.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/science/know_l2/stars.html
Provides extensive information about stars and how they are held together.
Stars and Constellations
http://www.astro.wisc.edu/~dolan/constellations/
Brief information on both stars and constellations, including the sun. Features definitions of constellations and a list of the 26 brightest stars in the solar system.
The Constellation Table
http://www.coldwater.k12.mi.us/lms/planetarium/myth/index.html
Mythological information on numerous constellations of interest, including the Big Dipper, Orion, and Zodiac signs.
The Constellation Web Page
http://www.dibonsmith.com/stars.htm
Offers a constellation table of information on over 85 constellations, from Andromeda to Vulpecula.
The Constellations
http://www.astrofilitrentini.it/mat/costell_eng.html
Offers a brief description on three types of constellations, notably the Zodiac, the Big Dipper and Little Dipper, and the mythical phoenix.

