Question

wrap up questions

1. choose 2 constellations that are visible at the same time of year. what do you notice about their placement on the star wheel?
2. choose 2 constellations that are not found at the same time of year. what do you notice about their placement on the star wheel?
3. choose a constellation that is seen from both hemispheres and one that is only found in the northern hemisphere. what do you notice about their placement on the star wheel?
4. what is your favorite story or mythology behind one of your constellations? why?

Explanation:

1. For constellations visible at the same time of year, they may be grouped closely or in a similar region on the Star - Wheel as they are part of the same seasonal sky view. For example, Orion and Taurus are often visible in winter in the Northern Hemisphere and are adjacent on the celestial sphere and thus on the Star - Wheel.
2. Constellations not found at the same time of year are likely to be on opposite sides of the Star - Wheel as they are part of different seasonal sky views. For instance, Scorpius is a summer constellation and Ursa Minor is visible year - round but is more prominent in winter in the Northern Hemisphere, and they are far apart on the celestial sphere and Star - Wheel.
3. A constellation seen from both hemispheres like Orion and a Northern - hemisphere only constellation like Ursa Major. The all - hemisphere constellation may be closer to the celestial equator on the Star - Wheel while the Northern - only one is closer to the North Celestial Pole.
4. For example, the constellation Orion has a rich mythology. In Greek mythology, Orion was a great hunter. He was either killed by a scorpion sent by Gaia (the Earth goddess) or by Artemis. The story is interesting as it explains the separation of Orion and Scorpius in the sky (they are never seen together), one rising as the other sets.

Answer:

1. Answers may vary. For example, Orion and Taurus. They are adjacent on the Star - Wheel.
2. Answers may vary. For example, Scorpius and Ursa Minor. They are far apart on the Star - Wheel.
3. Answers may vary. For example, Orion (both hemispheres) and Ursa Major (Northern Hemisphere). Orion is closer to the celestial equator and Ursa Major is closer to the North Celestial Pole on the Star - Wheel.
4. Answers may vary. For example, Orion. The Greek myth of his death and the separation from Scorpius is fascinating.