K-6 Activities - Dudley Observatory
K-6 Activities - Dudley Observatory
K-6 Activities - Dudley Observatory
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Seasonal Position of Constellations,<br />
Activity 5-5<br />
Objective<br />
The student should be able to describe the relative positions of the circumpolar stars<br />
in different seasons of the year.<br />
Background<br />
If the circumpolar constellations are observed at the same time each night throughout<br />
the year, they will appear to make a complete rotation around Polaris (North Star).<br />
Procedure<br />
• Use the Do it Yourself Starfinder to become familiar with the position of the<br />
circumpolar constellations in various months of the year.<br />
• Have the Starfield Cylinder set for one of the fall months. Make your observation<br />
time about 9:00 p.m. for your latitude.<br />
• To show students the different positions of the circumpolar constellations throughout<br />
the year, simply rotate the projector month-by-month past the<br />
9:00 p.m. observing time as indicated on the hour and date scale.<br />
Materials<br />
• STARLAB Portable Planetarium<br />
• Projector<br />
• Starfield Cylinder<br />
• Do it Yourself Starfinder<br />
• B–67 • K–6 <strong>Activities</strong>
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