Websites to support the study of stars and constellations

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The Constellations and their Stars
http://www.astro.wisc.edu/~dolan/constellations/
Provides information on constellations and stars.  Includes photographs and images.  Links to related sites.  (02/03)

The Constellations
http://www.dibonsmith.com/stars.htm
Features information on all 88 modern constellations, including their mythological background, maps, and descriptions.  (02/03)

The Mythology of the Constellations
http://www.emufarm.org/~cmbell/myth/myth.html
Features the mythology backgrounds for the major star constellations.  (02/03)

Mystery of Space : Stars
http://library.thinkquest.org/25763/
Features animations, information, lesson plans, photographs, etc. on stars.  Includes a constellation guide.

Interactive Sky Chart
http://www.astro.wisc.edu/~dolan/constellations/constellationjavalist.html        
Features images of constellations in their part of the sky.  Can change the field of view, add or remove stars, add or remove constellation lines & names, etc.

Rader’s Cosmos for Kids
http://www.cosmos4kids.com
Features a virtual tour, but can also be searched using the site map.  Provides instructional units organized by Universe, Galaxies, Stars, Solar system, and Exploration.

LiveSky
http://www.livesky.com/
An excellent gateway site for the study of Astronomy.  Links are sorted by topic, including: Asteroids, Black holes, Comets, Constellations, Galaxies, Meteors, Planets, Probes, Artificial satellites, Stars , and the Sun.  Searchable.

The Astronomy Educator: A Resource for Teachers & Students
http://www.pathcom.com/~hkoller/
Highlights current sky events over Canada, constellations, etc. in pictorial format.  Includes some basic information for both students and teachers.


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Updated March 2007.