Identifying star patterns #2 (Let's learn series #4 : Astronomy)

   This is the second part of the Identifying star patterns lesson. If you missed part 1 click here.

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Ursa major

                              

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In February and March around 8.00 pm, This constellation can be seen in the Northern sky. The rectangle formed by the four stars indicate the body while the others indicate its tale. The front stars of the rectangle are named as Indicator stars. Ursa major is also known as Big dipper or saptharishi. 

Ursa minor

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You can see this constellation below the Ursa major. Polar star is situated at the end of the tale. The speciality of the Polar star or Polaris is that it's location never changes because, it is situated at the axis of symmetry of the earth. 

Leo

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This constellation is made up of a sickle and a triangle. The brightest star in the Leo constellation is Regulus. 

Southern cross

                            

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This is like a cross. This constelltion is helpful in finding the Southern direction because it is situated in South. 

That's it for now

In the next part, I'll teach you about the Zodiac

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