'Pole star' presentation slideshows

Goals Connect the dots" to form constellations from stars

Goals Connect the dots" to form constellations from stars Recognize a few famous constellations and asterisms and know the myths behind them: Ursa Major- The Big Bear Ursa Minor- The Little Bear Draco- The Dragon Cepheus- The King of Ethiopia Cassiopia - The Queen of Ethiopia

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Astronomers label stars within a constellation based on their apparent brightness ,

As early as 5000 years ago, people began naming patterns of stars, called constellations , in the honor of mythological characters or great heroes. Today, 88 constellations are recognized. They divide the sky into disjoint units. Every star in the sky is in one of these constellations.

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The Celestial Sphere

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Astronomy Quiz

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Company Overview

Company Overview. Overview. Pole Star Space Applications Limited is a privately owned company headquartered in London, providing services to the global maritime industry.

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Company Overview

Company Overview. Overview. Pole Star Space Applications Limited is a privately owned company headquartered in London, providing services to the global maritime industry.

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Company Overview

Company Overview. Overview. Pole Star Space Applications Limited is a privately owned company headquartered in London, providing services to the global maritime industry.

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Anveshna

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The North Star

The North Star. : Brittany Collister. USRA Minor . 2005. Photograph. Astronomical Society, North Central Kansas. By Jim Kaler.By. Where is the North Star located?. The North Star can be found right at the edge of the Big Dipper. It is directly above the edge of the Dipper.

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The North Star

The North Star. : Brittany Collister. USRA Minor . 2005. Photograph. Astronomical Society, North Central Kansas. By Jim Kaler.By. Where is the North Star located?. The North Star can be found right at the edge of the Big Dipper. It is directly above the edge of the Dipper.

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Astronomy: A History

Astronomy: A History. Early Astronomy. Astronomy the oldest of the natural sciences. Early cultures identified celestial objects with gods and spirits . They related these objects (and their movements) to phenomena such as rain , drought , seasons , and tides. Astrological Time.

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First Congregational Church

First Congregational Church. Folk Music Service 2014. Jenny Chapman Brandon Chavez Barb Doyle Georg Gehrung Lee Lehmkuhl Peter Rule Chris Reimer Paul Schwotzer Dave Seyfert. There But For Fortune (Phil Ochs).

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Star Gazing

Star Gazing. March 2012. History. For all agricultural people from the past, the knowledge of heaven was fundamental. Its observation allowed them to calculate the precise timing for planting and harvesting, to prepare for winter or the rigors of summer.

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Observing from Earth: Altitude of Polaris

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