Constellation OF THE UNIVERSE GRADE 11 EARTH AND LIFE SCIENCE

FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES

1. CONSTELLATION,

2. What's New? +

According to Anaxagoras, the purpose of life is the investigation of the
sun, the moon, and the heavens. In the Philippines, believing in horoscopes
and zodiac signs are one of the unique culture of Filipinos, because they
believe that each zodiac sign has an impact in making decisions whether
for business and love life. Put are these zodiac signs helpful and useful in
making a sound decision? Or perhaps, it is just a normal phenomenon that”
happens every day. In this module you will learn about constellations, its
Brain and beliefs. But before that, try to name at least five zodiac signs
including the specific month.

3. LODIAC SIGN

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SAGITTARIUS

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LIBRA GEMINI

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Y Aries (Ram): March 21—April 19

& Taurus (Bull): April 20—-May 20

IL Gemini (Twins): May 21—June 21

% Cancer (Crab): June 22—July 22

9 Leo (Lion): July 23-August

Mp Virgo (Virgin): August 23-September 22

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2 Libra (Balance): September 23-October 23

M Scorpius (Scorpion): October 24—November 21
x Sagittarius (Archer): November 22—December 21
Yo Capricornus (Goat): December 22-Janvary 19

a Aquarius (Water Bearer): January 20—February 18
} Pisces (Fish): "> 19-March 20

5. GUIDE QUESTIONS:

1. WHAT ARE THE ANIMALS OR OBJECTS
ASSOCIATED TO ZODIAC SIGNS? +

2. WHAT ZODIAC SIGN IS REPRESENTED BY THE
WATER AND-COVERS THE DATES FROM JANUARY 21
TO FEBRUARY 19?

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3. i a SIGN OF THE ZODIAC IS KNOWN AS ‘THE
TWINS’? .

6. The word constellation from
the Latin word “con” means
Group and “stella” means stars.

7. Constellation

Observers in ancient times also

imagined group of stars that
form pictures of animals,
objects and people. These
imaginary groups of stars are
called constellations

8. Constellations in the Northern
Hemisphere *

Ursa Major Cassiopeia
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Ursa Major

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Cygnus
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Constellations in the Northern mo
Hemisphere *
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Ursa Major
Known as the Big Bear, is the third largest known constellation
and is easy to see. More popularly known is the seven-star
dipper, reffered to as the Big Dipper asterism. An asterism is a
recognized, but not official, grouping of stars.The Big Dipper has
seven stars- four for the trapezoid body and three for the handle.
The Big Dipper is an asterism of Ursa Major.

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10. Constellations in the Northern mo

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Ursa Minor

known as the Little Bear, is a smaller version of Ursa
Major. It is also composed of seven starss four stars for
the body and three for the handle. The star at the tip of
the handle is Polaris, which helps people locate the true
North.

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11. Constellations in the Northern mo
Hemisphere *
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Cassiopeia

a constellation named after a queen in Greek

mythology, is the 25th largest constellation. Cassiopeia
is noted for the five-star asterism that forms the letter
W from left to right, these stars are named Epsilon,
Delta, Gamma, Alpha and Beta Cassiopeia.

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12. Constellations in the Northern SS
Hemisphere *

Cygnus +

Latin name for Swan, is the 16th largest constellation
and is recognized for its asterism that forms a cross and
is referred to as the Northern Cross. Its two brightest

stars are Deneb, located at its tail, and Albireo, found in
the head.

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Constellations in the Southern
Hemisphere

Crux

Carina

Centaurus
Centaur

14. Constellations in the Southern mo
Hemisphere *

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Is the Latin for "cross". Since it is found in the Southern
Hemisphere sky, it takes the name Southern Cross. It is
the smallest of the 88 constellations. It js made up of
four bright star: Acrux, Mimosa, Gacruxor gamma crucis
and delta Crucis arranged like the cross spines of a kite.

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15. Constellations in the Southern mo
Hemisphere *
* Carina +
is the Latin for "keel", which means the boat's bottom. It
is used to be part of a larger boat-shaped constellation
called Argo Navis. Carina is the ,34th largest
constellation. Canopus, the second brightest star, is

part of the Carina constellation and helps in spacecraft
navigation.

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16. Constellations in the Southern mo

Hemisphere
*Centaurus 4
refers to the half-man, half-horse creature in Greek
mythology. it is the 9th largest constellation. it is
composed of 11 stars and the brightest of which are
Alpha Centauri (4th brightest star) and Beta Centauri (
10th brightest star).

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