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Mr. Ulmer's Constellation Project:
Ninth Grade AstronomyIntroduction :
Use the web sites listed and other web sites to research the constellations.
There are 88 internationally recognized constellations. You may also choose a "Cultural Constellation" which is a star pattern from a particular culture, such as the "Constellation of the Hand" from the Lakota People of North America.
All work must be done independently. It should be completed in 40-60 minutes.
You may copy and paste the questions and answers into a Word document. Be sure to EDIT your sentences. They must make sense. DO NOT JUST PLOP SENTENCES CARVED FROM SOME WEB PAGE. You may copy and paste the image of the constellation. Be sure that it is properly labeled.
Directions:A. Visit the web sites listed. Start with this web site : Constellations
Choose one constellation to research.
B. Find the following information :
1. What is the name of the constellation?2. What culture or cultures made the constellation? Greek? Roman? Other? Search a few web sites.
3. Name the objects that make up the constellation, including the stars, galaxies, nebulae, etc.. "M" refers to Messier objects. These may be galaxies or other objects besides stars. At least four objects in the constellation must be Named. Identify them as stars, galaxies, etc. Give the official names and the common names of stars. ( alpha -Draco is also known as Thuban)
4. Provide a labeled diagram of the constellation. Name the stars and objects on your diagram. At leastfour objects in the constellation must be identified and NAMED on your diagram. It must be more than a letter. Greek Alphabet
5. Describe the story or myth that is connected with the constellation. You may need to search for this information on several web sites and other sources. Use complete sentences and write a paragraph.
6. Describe the location of the constellation in the night sky. a. Is it in the Northern or Southern Hemisphere?
b. What is the location in the sky? ( What is the Ascension and Declination?) ( These are similar to latitude and longitude on a land map.)
