Across
- 6. An imaginary model that extends Earth’s equator and reference lines into space to help locate objects in the sky.
- 7. Also known as Ursa Minor, the constellation that Polaris is in.
- 9. Constellation that is a lion
- 10. A science that explores space, celestial objects, and the universe using observation and evidence.
- 11. The 12 constellations that lie along the ecliptic and are associated with tracking time and seasons in astronomy and astrology.
Down
- 1. A grouping of stars in the sky that form a pattern, often named and used to tell stories or locate objects.
- 2. The path that the Sun appears to follow through the sky over a year due to Earth’s orbit.
- 3. The points in the sky above Earth’s North and South Poles around which stars appear to rotate.
- 4. A belief system suggesting the positions of stars and planets at birth can influence personality and future.
- 5. Most recognizable constellation Ursa Major
- 6. Constellation that is a crab.
- 8. A star located very close to the northern celestial pole; also called the North Star; useful for navigation.
