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Asterism (astronomy)

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Stars can make shapes in the sky.

Major asterisms.png
Major asterisms.png
Some look like a big spoon. Others look like a teapot.
Sagittarius-teapot-asterism.jpg
Sagittarius-teapot-asterism.jpg
These shapes are called asterisms. They help us find our way. Can you find a shape in the stars?

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Major asterisms.png
File:Plough big dipper.svg
Plough big dipper.svg
File:Three Leaps of the Gazelle.jpg
Three Leaps of the Gazelle.jpg
File:Sagittarius-teapot-asterism.jpg
Sagittarius-teapot-asterism.jpg
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