8A05.20 - Constellations

Orion, The Hunter's Stars Image Credit & Copyright: Brendan Alexander (Donegal Skies)
Code Number:
8A05.20
Demo Title:
Constellations
Principle:
Theory
Area of Study:
Constellations
References:
  • Robert C. Mitchell, "The Birds and the Bear", TPT, Vol. 31, # 6, Sept. 1993, p. 383.
  • Larry D. Kirkpatrick, "Time and the Big Dipper", TPT, Vol. 29, # 2, Feb. 1991, p. 80.
  • Janice VanCleave, "Changing Sky", Constellations for Every Kid, p.25.
  • Janice VanCleave, "Great Bear", Constellations for Every Kid, p. 56.
  • Janice VanCleave, "The Sea Monster", Constellations for Every Kid, p. 62
  • Janice VanCleave, "Little Bear", Constellations for Every Kid, p. 64.
  • Janice VanCleave, "The Queen", Constellations for Every Kid, p. 73.
  • Janice VanCleave, "The King", Constellations for Every Kid, p. 84.
  • Janice VanCleave, "The Dragon", Constellations for Every Kid, p. 93.
  • Janice VanCleave, "Sun Path", Constellations for Every Kid, p. 102.
  • Janice VanCleave, "The Scales", Constellations for Every Kid, p. 112.
  • Janice VanCleave, "The Teapot", Constellations for Every Kid, p. 121.
  • Janice VanCleave, "The Lion", Constellations for Every Kid, p. 131.
  • Janice VanCleave, "Springtime Patterns", Constellations for Every Kid, p. 150.
  • Janice VanCleave, "Summertime Patterns", Constellations for Every Kid, p. 170.
  • Janice VanCleave, "The Kneeler", Constellations for Every Kid, p. 177.
  • Janice VanCleave, "Autumn Patterns", Constellations for Every Kid, p. 184.
  • Janice VanCleave, "The Hero", Constellations for Every Kid, p. 193.
  • Janice VanCleave, "Wintertime Patterns", Constellations for Every Kid, p. 201.
  • Janice VanCleave, "The Hunter", Constellations for Every Kid, p. 214.
  • Photo credit: Copyright: Bredndan Alexander Donregal skies

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