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ACTIVITY

PLANISPHERE
A planisphere is a simple hand-held device which shows a map of which stars are
visible in the night sky at any particular time. By rotating a wheel, it shows how stars move
across the sky through the night, and how different constellations are visible at different
times of year.

Name at least 10 constellations you will find using the planisphere given the date and time.

1. January 8; 9:30 pm Pisces Andromeda


Draco Cancer
Eridanus Perseus
Gemini Pisces
Leo Aries

2. October 5; 4 am Eridanus Lepus


Orion Taurus
Cetus Aries
Pisces Perseus
Gemini Hydra

3. November 20; 1 am Draco Cassiopeia


Cepheus Ursa Major
Leo Andromeda
Pegasus Auriga
Leo Canis Minor

4. March 13; 8 pm Canis Major Hydra


Orion Lepus
Taurus Gemini
Cancer Leo
Auriga Aries

5. May 25, 5 am Aquarius Capricornus


Sagittarius Serpens
Aquila Hercules
Lyra Cygnus
Draco Cepheus

Prepared:
GRACIE ANN M. DY
LOHB – EED 16 INSTRUCTOR

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