Plotting the Constellations

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A WebQuest Activity

Created by Teresa Jurczak

Teresa-Jurczak@utc.edu

 

 

 

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   Introduction |  Process |  Credits

 

 

 

 


Introduction

In this WebQuest activity, students will plot the coordinates of selected constellations. Websites containing information about the history and myths of the constellations and some interesting images of the constellations are also provided.

 

 

 


The Process

                                          

 

Step 1 - Click the link below to see the coordinates for the constellations in the Northern Hemisphere.

 

Constellation Coordinates

 

Step 2

Plot the coordinates on graph paper.

 

Step 3

Take a look at these websites to learn more about the constellations.

 

Table of Constellations

The Constellations

The Universe in the Classroom

Chandra X-Ray Observatory

Fairfax County Public Schools Planetarium Website

 

 

 

 

 


Credits & References

The WebQuest Page

http://webquest.sdsu.edu/

Table of Constellations

http://www.seds.org/Maps/Stars_en/Fig/const.html

The Constellations

http://www.dibonsmith.com/constel.htm

 The Universe in the Classroom

http://www.astrosociety.org/education/publications/tnl/21/21.html

 Chandra X-Ray Observatory

http://chandra.harvard.edu/photo/constellations/

 Fairfax County Public Schools Planetarium Website

http://www.fcps.k12.va.us/DIS/OHSICS/planet/constell/constell.htm