China Primary School Science - English Version Science
Mission Objectives
Explain what a constellation is
Point out three constellations
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Words and meanings to learn
constellation
A group of stars which can be grouped together to form a pattern.
astronomer
Someone who studies celestial bodies.
Polaris
A star in the Northern Hemisphere. It can always be found on a clear night when you look North.
Ursa Minor
A constellation in the Northern Hemisphere, it is also known as the Little Bear.
Orion
A constellation, named after a hunter in Greek mythology.
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