Sunday, January 23, 2011

Challenge #3

Challenge #3

Science:

*The name of this configuration translates to "The Big Hunter"; in Greek mythology, he boasted that no animal could defeat him.

*One of the most recognizable patterns of stars in the Northern sky, it is home to super giant stars named Rigel and Betelgeuse.

*Extremely rich in bright stars and in deep sky objects, the constellation is useful in locating other stars.

*In the Northern Hemisphere, this cluster of star lights up the night sky from late fall to early spring.

*It depicts a hunter standing by the river accompanied by his faithful dogs, Canis Major and Canis Minor.

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