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Knowing Constellations

Malaysia is located near the Equator. We can therefore see
constellations in both the Northern and Southern hemispheres.
Do you know the patterns of the constellations?

The Orion Constellation is one of the most obvious
constellation in the night sky. Orion forms a shape like a
hunter wearing a belt with a sword hanging. The Orion
Constellation appears in the night sky between the Northern
and Southern hemisphere.

The Southern Cross Constellation is
the smallest constellation and is easily
recognisable at night in the Southern
hemisphere. It consists of a group of four
stars arranged in the shape of a kite.

north south
The Scorpion Constellation
is a group of stars that forms
the shape of a scorpion.
The Scorpion constellation
appears in the sky at night in
the Southern hemisphere.

The Big Dipper Constellation is a group
of seven stars. This constellation forms the
shape of a water dipper or ladle with a
handle. The Big Dipper appears at night in
the Northern hemisphere.

Big Dipper is part of a bigger
constellation, namely the Ursa Major
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that is shaped like a big bear.

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Surf the Internet to find out an interactive simulation about
the constellations.
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