Quite possibly the most famous constellation, the Big Dipper is a small part of Ursa Major, the big bear constellation.

One of the most famous and easy to spot constellations is the Big Dipper! Formally known as Ursa Major, this constellation was named after a bear.

Back in ancient times, before people knew what the stars were, they told stories about them! With this worksheet, learn about the constellation Cygnus.

Before we knew what the stars were, people would often tell stories about the pictures that the stars formed. This one is called Aquila, the eagle!

Back in ancient times, the stars were used as storytelling tools. People created characters and stories that they saw in the stars, like Leo the lion.