[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Overview of constellations.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Overview of constellations.

An excellent site dedicated to the constellations and information about the objects which make them up. Contains a great deal of information about various stars, galaxies and other objects, as well as details on how best to observe them.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This study guide summarizes key points about constellations. Includes a few questions to check for understanding.

Information about 88 constellations, including the myths associated with them and details of the major astronomical objects that are part of them.

Is that a lion in the sky? Find out what the constellations are, how they were named, and when stargazers might see specific ones throughout the year.

Many of the objects you can see in the night sky are stars, large objects in space that produce light. Our galaxy, the Milky Way, contains more than 100 billion stars. Stars are so far away that their light does not reach us for years....

A brief explanation of constellations. Discusses what determines what stars and constellations you see, the difference between astrology and astronomy, and how NASA uses the constellations.

Fifth graders evaluate and communicate information on the apparent movement of constellations using a variety of resources: interactive star map, planisphere, videos, modeled demonstration, and online resources.

[Free Registration/Login Required] In this lesson, 5th graders will demonstrate their understanding of constellation patterns and earth movement by writing and illustrating a legend about a specific constellation.

This resource provides a brief description of the relationship between a neutron star and a pulsar. It details the pulsing rate and death of a pulsar.

Do you like to look up into the night sky? There are so many stars, it can be mind boggling. Some ancient people marked time by the changes in star patterns. We still use changes in constellation patterns to mark astronomical time. This...

Investigate what constellations are and how to use light-years as a unit of distance in this module. Learn how to measure star distances in creative ways.

Discover the stars with Peter. At his mom's research center, help Peter learn constellations and learn about characteristics of stars.

Learning game and activity that teaches about the constellations by making a star finder to help locate them.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Study the diagram of the Centaurus Constellation, and then answer the challenge question to check for understanding.

In this lesson plan, learners practice their graphing skills by following directions to recreate constellations.

This site from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration provides a fun project on stars and cookies. "Make these yummy star cookies with genuine star-colored centers you can see through." Plus, learn interesting facts about...

Constellations are patterns formed by groups of stars. Take a look at some of the familiar constellations.

Kids learn about the constellations in the science of astronomy. These stars that form patterns when viewed from the Earth have been studied since ancient times.

Learn about stars, how they are formed, the biggest and smallest star, what they look like, well-known stars and constellations, and other interesting facts.

This lesson will demonstrate how to predict constellations in the night sky. It is 2 of 4 in the series titled "Constellations."

This lesson will demonstrate how to predict constellations in the night sky. It is 3 of 4 in the series titled "Constellations."

This lesson will demonstrate how to predict constellations in the night sky. It is 1 of 4 in the series titled "Constellations."