Constellations. Ursa Major Native North Americans also perceived the pattern of stars as a bear....

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Constellations

Ursa Major• Native North Americans also

perceived the pattern of stars as a bear.

• Ursa Major is associated with the nearby constellation of “little bear”.

Leo lion• The Latin word for lion is Leo• Leo is also one of the twelve

signs of the Zodiac• In the southern hemisphere Leo

will appear upside down

Orion• The three stars which form a line through the

middle of the constellation are known as Orion’s belt.

• The constellation of Orion, one of the most familiar constellations in the night sky.

Pegasus• Pegasus is a white winged stallion from Greek

mythology.• Pegasus has been recognized for 2,000 years.

Hope you enjoyed our constellations by Laura & Skye.