HAVE YOU EVER gone stargazing? When we draw imaginary lines between stars to make a picture, that star group is called a constellation. Many ancient cultures found constellations and came up with stories to explain them. There are drawings of constellations from thousands of years ago!
Some people of the past used constellations to mark the seasons. Different constellations can be seen at different times of the year, so farmers looked to the sky to know when to plant their crops.
Others used constellations to navigate. Polaris, or the North Star, is one of the most helpful stars because it is above the North Pole. By finding Polaris, travelers know which way is north. First, they find the Big Dipper inside Big Bear. It points toward Polaris, in the Little…
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Spider Magazine Stories, Games, Activites And Puzzles For Children And Kids (Digital) - 1 Issue, January 2025