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Stars and Constellations



The Constellation Table -- [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Mythological information on numerous constellations of interest, including the Big Dipper, Orion, & Zodiac signs. Visit

Constellations -- [ Kids/Teens ] - Picture diagrams of major constellations, including Andromeda, Orion, & the Big & Little Dipper. Visit

Earth & Sky's Skywatching Center -- [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Go in your own backyard & see the wonders of the universe. Features astronomical events for each night. Visit

NASA - A Star Is a Big Ball of Gas Storybook -- [ Kids ] - An easy to read virtual book which tells us what stars are. Visit

The Deep Photographic Guide to the Constellations -- [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Color photographs of the constellations, including an animated slideshow. Visit

Stars -- [ Mature Teens ] - Provides extensive information about stars & how they're held together. Visit

Stars & Constellations -- [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Brief information on both stars & constellations, including the sun. Features definitions of constellations & a list of the 26 brightest stars in the solar system. Visit

Jack Horkheimer: Star Gazer -- [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Archives of PBS' radio show, 'Star Gazer' with illustrations [RealPlayer]. Visit

Amazing Space: Tonight's Sky -- [ Kids/Teens ] - A monthly stargazing guide showing key constellations visible in the sky at this time & telling a little about them. Links to shows from the past year, & the one for next month as well. Visit

The Constellation Web Page -- [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Offers a constellation table of information on over 85 constellations, from Andromeda to Vulpecula. Visit

Deep Sky Images -- [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Arizona night sky gallery organized by type of celestial object. Includes divisions into summer & night skies. Visit

The Constellations -- [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Offers a brief description on three types of constellations, notably the Zodiac, the Big Dipper & Little Dipper, & the mythical phoenix. Visit

Thinkquest: A Mystery of Space: Stars -- [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Learn about the universe, especially stars. There are two versions of the site to select from, one for younger kids (under 12), & one for older kids (13 & over). Visit

The Dome of the Sky -- [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - An on line planetarium showing views of the stars & constellations at different latitudes & different dates through the year. Visit



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