By “connecting the dots” formed by the stars, people see patterns in the night sky. There are 88 recognized constellations. A constellation is an area of the sky and all the stars in that area. The stars appear to move or change position because of Earth’s rotation. Use with Content Transparency #16B to see three constellations.
Ursa Is The Latin Word For Bear. The Big Dipper Forms The Bear's Back and Tail. The Centaur Was A Character in Greek Mythology That Was Half Human and Half Horse