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[[Image:Big Dipper.jpg|thumb| | A '''constellation''' is a group or cluster of stars that appear to be the outline of certain figures. These figures do not actually exist, but are used as mnemonics to help people spot and recognize stars in the night sky. On a clear night one can see thousands of stars in the sky, and being able to recognize and remember these shapes can help to identify them. | ||
A constellation is a group or cluster of stars that appear to be the outline of certain figures. These figures do not actually exist, but are used as mnemonics to help people spot and recognize stars in the night sky. On a clear night one can see thousands of stars in the sky, and being able to recognize and remember these shapes can help to identify them. | |||
Due to the rotation of the earth, and the movement around the sun, there are two different groups of constellations: circumpolar and seasonal constellations. Circumpolar constellations are technically always visible; they never "rise" or "set". Where as seasonal constellations are only visible during certain parts of the year, depending on where on the earth they are viewed from. <ref> http://www.windows.ucar.edu/tour/link=/the_universe/Constellations/constnavi.html </ref> | Due to the rotation of the earth, and the movement around the sun, there are two different groups of constellations: circumpolar and seasonal constellations. Circumpolar constellations are technically always visible; they never "rise" or "set". Where as seasonal constellations are only visible during certain parts of the year, depending on where on the earth they are viewed from. <ref> http://www.windows.ucar.edu/tour/link=/the_universe/Constellations/constnavi.html </ref> | ||
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== Gallery == | |||
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Image:Orion constellation widefield.jpg| Widefield of Orion | Image:Orion constellation widefield.jpg| Widefield of Orion | ||
