![]() For the southern hemisphere, constellations will appear rotated 180 degrees (upside-down and left-right reversed) from what is shown. For example, if a constellation is listed as best viewed in the summer, in the southern hemisphere the constellation would be best viewed in the winter.Ĭircumpolar constellations are visible year-round in the hemisphere listed, and not at all in the opposite hemisphere.Ĭonstellations shown oriented for the northern hemisphere. They help you to learn how to find constellations, bright stars, planets, and interesting binocular and telescope. For southern latitudes, flip the season listed. Created with Conscience We have created a simple interface for you to create your very own star map. Seasons listed are for mid-northern latitudes. Choose your favorite design and add a gird, constellation and more elements to your star map. Galactic (polar) coordinate system in degrees - Sun is at 0° lat ( l) - long ( b) on the galactic plane Equatorial map of the constellationsĮquatorial (rectilinear) coordinate system in right ascension (RA) and declination (Dec). On a piece of black construction paper, dip the sponge into the paint and stamp the constellation onto the paper. Many constellations are derived from old traditional asterisms, which are star patterns within a constellation. A constellation is a grouping of stars that represents one of the 88 divisions of the celestial sphere as defined by the International Astronomical Union. Latin Name English Name or Description Andromeda: Princess of Ethiopia: Antlia: Air pump: Apus: Bird of Paradise: Aquarius: Water bearer: Aquila: Eagle: Ara: Altar.
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