Go to Imagine the Universe! (A site for ages 14 and up.) High Energy Astrophysics Science Archive Research Center (HEASARC) Astrophysics Science Division (ASD) NASA/ GSFC The …

The stars in this easily-observed constellation are at VERY different distances from Earth! At different times of year, different constellations can be seen in the sky. Different constellations …

May 14, 2018 · StarChild is a learning center for young astronomers ages 5-13 to learn about the solar system, the Milky Way galaxy, and the universe beyond. Use the links above to explore …

These showers are given names based on the constellation present in the sky from which they appear to originate. For example, the Leonid Meteor Shower, or Leonids, appear to originate …

Star Art - An Introduction to Myths of Different Cultures Star watching has occupied humans from the earliest times. Our ancestors studied the night sky and saw shapes and patterns among …

Introduction: 1. Review the difference between a star, a constellation and a galaxy 2. Read several short examples of myths explaining constellations. There are several short myths on …

Around 350 BC, the great Aristotle declared that the Earth was a sphere (based on observations he made about which constellations you could see in the sky as you travelled further and …

Centaurus A, An Elliptical Galaxy Centaurus A (or Cen A for short) is a typical elliptical galaxy. Its unusual name comes from radio astronomy; Centaurus A was the first source of radio waves …

The Sun is our closest star. It is a member of the Milky Way galaxy. The Sun is a yellow dwarf star, which means it is a medium size star. It is believed to be over 4 billion years old. The Sun …

Display a constellation chart or pictures of starry skies as you read (or have students read) the attached constellation myths. Students should be made aware of the country or culture where …