Astronomy lab

Here’s what I want to see for next week: do some research on each constellation off the internet. Use at least two different sources. You can use Wikipedia as one source, but look for an additional source or two that would be considered primary sources (not a dictionary or encyclopedia). Prepare a WORD document in the following portrait format centered on the page. Project must be 1½ pages minimum, double-spaced.

Constellation Name

Team Name

· An image/drawing showing the constellation – can be an actual photo – drawing should show the traditional “stick” figures, with lines connecting the stars to form the recognizable pattern

· What does the pattern represent – use classical representations – though you may include American Indian as well.

· The constellation mythology based upon which culture you chose. Tell me and your classmates the story (many are like a daytime soap opera).

· At least three (3) named stars (like Rigel, Polaris, Arcturus, Vega – not just designations like Alpha Leonis or Epsilon Geminorum) within the constellation.

· Include several interesting objects that can be found in the constellation, like a galaxy, globular cluster, open cluster, nebula or double star.

· Season constellation is associated with.

· Show name of web sites referenced and their URL’s

Email me this project before noon of your lab night next week. Send the WORD document in portrait format as an attachment. I will combine every student’s contribution into one document. Each student will present their assigned constellation to the class during that night’s lab.

If you have your assignment completed early, please send it along. Don’t wait until the last minute. The completion of this assignment counts towards your lab grade.