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Chapter 3 Stars
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Astronomy
10th Grade
03/04/2014

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What is a constellation?
Definition
A group of stars forming an identifiable pattern
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What is an asterism
Definition
a prominent pattern of stars within a constellation.  For example, the plough in Ursa Major, Orion's belt within Orion or the sickle within Leo.
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Draw the constellation Orion
Definition
[image]
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Draw the asterism, the plough.
Definition
[image]
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Draw the constellation Cassiopeia
Definition
[image]
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Draw the constellation Cygnus
Definition
[image]
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What is the declination of Polaris
Definition
+90 degrees or 90 degrees north
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What is the relationship between the latitude of the location you are observing from and the elevation of polaris
Definition
latitude of observer = elevation of Polaris
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Define declination
Definition
The angle from the celestial equator to the star from the centre of the Earth
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How could you use the plough to find the star Arcturus
Definition
Follow the curve of the handle.
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