Learn the Sky | What is a Constellation? @learnthesky | Uploaded August 2016 | Updated October 2024, 1 hour ago.
A constellation is more than just a pattern of stars in the sky. Learn the difference between the modern definition of a constellation and its definition in the past.

Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction
0:19 - Constellation Definition
1:25 - The Big Dipper
1:54 - Constellations in Ancient Civilizations
2:23 - Southern Hemisphere constellations
2:34 - Modern Constellations
3:12 - International Astronomical Union
3:36 - Why learn about constellations?
4:19 - Review

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