Constellations & the Zodiac

Name the 12/13 constellations in the zodiac.

+Capricorn +Aquarius +Pisces +Aries +Taurus +Gemini +Cancer +Leo +Virgo +Libra +Scorpio +Ophiuchus +Sagittarius

What is the zodiac?

means "circle of figures" or "circle of life"

How many zodiac constellations can you see at any one time?

six

What is a constellation?

+group of stars that make an imaginary shape in the sky +usually named after mythological characters, people, animals, and objects

Why is the zodiac important?

12 constellations which form a belt around the Earth

How many constellations can we see in Ann Arbor?

60

How many constellations are there?

88

Are all of the stars in a constellation near each other?

Not necessarily -- it depends on the constellation

Where should you look to find constellations?

ecliptic = path the sun follows