Let's Explore the Constellations!
Introduction | What is a constellation? | The history of constellations
How do we find constellations?What are some of the constellations names?
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Well how do we find constellations in the sky?

Pick one constellation that is very familiar, and after that you look around the familiar constellations to find many more.





How do we find constellations?

Once you become familiar with one constellation, it becomes easier to find others.

For example, my most familiar constellation is Orion. He is easy to find and rather large. So in the Winter, if you find Orion, you can find Betelgeuse in Orion’s left shoulder, or find Rigel in his foot. Also Orion’s Hunting Dogs are always nearby to find.

Let have you practice! Play this game to practice finding the constellations in the sky!

http://www.kidsastronomy.com/astroskymap/constellation_hunt.htm