88 Officially Recognized Constellations - NASA
13 Jan 2026 at 4:20am
Return to the StarChild Main Page Go to Imagine the Universe! (A site for ages 14 and up.)
What are constellations? - NASA
10 Jan 2026 at 4:10am
Constellations can be a useful way to help identify positions of stars in the sky. Constellations have imaginary boundaries formed by "connecting the dots" and all the stars within those boundaries are labeled with the name of that constellation.
Who figured out the Earth is round? - NASA
12 Jan 2026 at 1:11pm
Around 350 BC, the great Aristotle declared that the Earth was a sphere (based on observations he made about which constellations you could see in the sky as you travelled further and further away from the equator) and during the next hundred years or so, Aristarchus and Eratosthenes actually measured the size of the Earth!
Constellations (Worm/Okami) - SpaceBattles
6 Jan 2026 at 1:11pm
Constellations Kinda sad that you didn't go with the Nine tails idea but much much more excited that you're writing an Okami fic at all.
Constellations - NASA
10 Jan 2026 at 4:41pm
Constellations Introduction: 1. Review the difference between a star, a constellation and a galaxy 2. Read several short examples of myths explaining constellations. There are several short myths on-line in the Universe activity section of StarChild.
What causes a "falling star"? - NASA
12 Jan 2026 at 1:40pm
StarChild Question of the Month for August 1999 Question: What causes a "falling star"? Answer: A "falling star" or a "shooting star" has nothing at all to do with a star! These amazing streaks of light you can sometimes see in the night sky are caused by tiny bits of dust and rock called meteoroids falling into the Earth's atmosphere and burning up. The short-lived trail of light the burning ...
Why is Polaris the North Star? - NASA
8 Jan 2026 at 1:06am
Return to the StarChild Main Page Go to Imagine the Universe! (A site for ages 14 and up.)
How do planets and their moons get their names? - NASA
12 Jan 2026 at 8:14pm
The official names of planets and their moons are governed by an organization called the International Astronomical Union (IAU). The IAU was established in 1919. Its mission is "to promote and safeguard the science of astronomy in all its aspects through international cooperation". Its individual members are professional astronomers from all over the World. The IAU is the internationally ...
StarChild: A Learning Center for Young Astronomers - NASA
13 Jan 2026 at 1:17pm
StarChild is a learning center for young astronomers ages 5-13 to learn about the solar system, the Milky Way galaxy, and the universe beyond. Use the links above to explore the site's topics. If you are looking for something a bit more advanced (ages 14+), then head on over to Imagine the Universe!
Constellations (Worm/Okami) | Page 181 | SpaceBattles
5 Jan 2026 at 11:54am
Constellations 1 The first year that Taylor went to summer camp, she was only eight years...
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13 Jan 2026 at 4:20am
Return to the StarChild Main Page Go to Imagine the Universe! (A site for ages 14 and up.)
What are constellations? - NASA
10 Jan 2026 at 4:10am
Constellations can be a useful way to help identify positions of stars in the sky. Constellations have imaginary boundaries formed by "connecting the dots" and all the stars within those boundaries are labeled with the name of that constellation.
Who figured out the Earth is round? - NASA
12 Jan 2026 at 1:11pm
Around 350 BC, the great Aristotle declared that the Earth was a sphere (based on observations he made about which constellations you could see in the sky as you travelled further and further away from the equator) and during the next hundred years or so, Aristarchus and Eratosthenes actually measured the size of the Earth!
Constellations (Worm/Okami) - SpaceBattles
6 Jan 2026 at 1:11pm
Constellations Kinda sad that you didn't go with the Nine tails idea but much much more excited that you're writing an Okami fic at all.
Constellations - NASA
10 Jan 2026 at 4:41pm
Constellations Introduction: 1. Review the difference between a star, a constellation and a galaxy 2. Read several short examples of myths explaining constellations. There are several short myths on-line in the Universe activity section of StarChild.
What causes a "falling star"? - NASA
12 Jan 2026 at 1:40pm
StarChild Question of the Month for August 1999 Question: What causes a "falling star"? Answer: A "falling star" or a "shooting star" has nothing at all to do with a star! These amazing streaks of light you can sometimes see in the night sky are caused by tiny bits of dust and rock called meteoroids falling into the Earth's atmosphere and burning up. The short-lived trail of light the burning ...
Why is Polaris the North Star? - NASA
8 Jan 2026 at 1:06am
Return to the StarChild Main Page Go to Imagine the Universe! (A site for ages 14 and up.)
How do planets and their moons get their names? - NASA
12 Jan 2026 at 8:14pm
The official names of planets and their moons are governed by an organization called the International Astronomical Union (IAU). The IAU was established in 1919. Its mission is "to promote and safeguard the science of astronomy in all its aspects through international cooperation". Its individual members are professional astronomers from all over the World. The IAU is the internationally ...
StarChild: A Learning Center for Young Astronomers - NASA
13 Jan 2026 at 1:17pm
StarChild is a learning center for young astronomers ages 5-13 to learn about the solar system, the Milky Way galaxy, and the universe beyond. Use the links above to explore the site's topics. If you are looking for something a bit more advanced (ages 14+), then head on over to Imagine the Universe!
Constellations (Worm/Okami) | Page 181 | SpaceBattles
5 Jan 2026 at 11:54am
Constellations 1 The first year that Taylor went to summer camp, she was only eight years...
WHAT IS THIS? This is an unscreened compilation of results from several search engines. The sites listed are not necessarily recommended by Surfnetkids.com.
