Constellations - 4th Grade
Astronomy for Kids: The Constellations
Click on the picture next to each constellation for some good information.
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Frosty Drew Observatory: Myths, Legends and Lore
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Constellation Photos
See actual photographs.
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Fun Brain: Space Hoppers Constellation Game
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The Constellations
First the Greek myths of each constellation (or rather, of those constellations which have a myth) are discussed, followed by lots of data on many of the stars themselves, such as their visual magnitude, distance, and so on.
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Kids Astronomy
Play a game to learn the constellations. You can search for a constellation name to see what it looks like, get some brief information about it, or learn how to find it. There are also sky maps.
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The Constellations and Their Stars
Describes what constellations are and gives information on specific constellations and stars, when you can see them, and what they look like.
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Kidz Exploring Space
About the planets, stars, galaxies, aliens, and how Greek and Roman mythology are related to outer space. Includes a section on the history of space exploration. From ThinkQuest.
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The Constellations by Marco Murara
Every page contains a brief description of the constellation, as well as an historical-mythological outline.
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The Mythology of the Constellations
Read some general information about constellations and a brief summary of the story behind some of the constellations.
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The Dome of the Sky
A list of the constellations. Click on one and find out its story.
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Table of Constellations
General information about the constellations, information about stars and other objects in the constellations, and the mythological background.
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