Space Project
by Derek Wu
General Introduction
What is a constellation?
A constellation is a gathering of stars that shape an object when seen from Earth. The object they frame may take the state of a creature, an animal, a man, a lady, or a lifeless thing, for example, a magnifying lens, a compass, or a crown.
Properties of stars
The six basic properties of stars are:
- True brightness (luminosity)
- Apparent brightness
- Distance from another stellar object
- Radius (size)
- Chemical composition
- Temperature
Major Constellations
Some very well-known constellations include:
The Southern Cross (Crux)
Australia's national constellation added to its own flag.
Orion
The best-known constellation based on a Greek myth with Alpha Centauri as the centrepiece.
Pegasus
The famous constellation that is easy to spot due to its brightness.
Multimedia
Zodiac Constellations
Click here to learn more about the Twelve Chinese Zodiac Constellations!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZffhapfOgg
Watch this video to learn more about constellations in general!