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Ursa Major
Did you know there are 88 constellations in the night sky? Let’s learn about the constellations and other star formations, their history, their connection to the zodiac, and how to find some of them.
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Shownotes
- The 88 Constellations — Universe Today’s Guide to Space
- FAQ’s on Constellations –– St. John’s U/College of St. Benedict
- Brief History of Astronomy — UC San Diego
- Asterisms (includes a list) — SEDS
- International Astronomical Union
- Eugene Delporte
- Henry Draper Catalogue — Wiki
- The Henry Draper Catalogue from SkyMap
- Zodiacal Constellations
- Early Chinese Astronomy — Ephemeris.com
- Astronomy in Ancient India — Ephemeris.com
- Sidereal Day — Universe Today
- Barnard’s Star — SolStation
- Star Wheel — Astronomy in Your Hands
- Sky & Telescope
- Astronomy Software: The Sky
- Astronomy Software: Stellarium (free)
- WorldWide Telescope (free)
- Book: “The Stars: A New Way to See Them” by H.A. Rey
- Quadrantids –Windows the the Universe
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