Constellations for kids

Constellations for kids, Stars and astronomy for kids

Web Resources

The Dome of the Sky
- An online planetarium showing views of the stars and constellations
for kids at different latitudes and different dates through the year.

Stars and Constellations
- Brief information on both stars and constellations, including the sun.
Features definitions of constellations and a list of the 26 brightest
stars in the solar system.

Myths about the Sky, Constellations, and Stars – Find out about the gods
and goddesses of different cultures around the world that focus on the
myths that explain astronomy. Three levels of exploration: beginner, intermediate
and advanced.

The Deep Photographic Guide to the Constellations – Color photographs of the constellations,
including an animated slideshow.

Constellation Stories and A Deepsky Atlas – Provides a listing of the constellations, maps,
and the myths associated with them.

The Constellations
- Offers a brief description on three types of constellations, notably
the Zodiac, the Big Dipper and Little Dipper, and the mythical phoenix.

The Constellation Web Page
- Offers a constellation table of information on over 85 constellations,
from Andromeda to Vulpecula.

Amazing Space: Tonight’s Sky – A monthly stargazing guide showing key constellations
visible in the sky at this time and telling a little about them. Links
to shows from the past year, and the one for next month as well.

Abrams Planetarium – Sky Calendar – This site provides a day-to-day description of interesting
things to look for in the night sky. Print out the excellent sky calendar
each month and learn to identify the stars, planets and constellations.

Orion
- Includes images, sky charts, descriptions of stars within, and myths.