Have you ever wondered why you can't see your favorite star or constellation year round? Press play on the video above and let's investigate why!
Key takeaways
Understand what a telescope is, how it works, and that it helps us see the stars from Earth
Understand that not all stars and constellations can be seen year round due to the earth's rotation and orbit around the sun
Understand what a planisphere is and how to use it
Learn that some stars and constellations are in a central location so they can be seen year round
Standards addressed
NGSS-5-ESS1-2
Represent data in graphical displays to reveal patterns of daily changes in length and direction of shadows, day and night, and the seasonal appearance of some stars in the night sky.
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