Constellations & Stars

Just another Science Saturday...
The subject of today's session was constellations. We met in the Science Activity Center to learn about constellations and draw a constellation chart. We learned about the Orion, Taurus, Canis Major and Canis Minor constellations and their major stars: Betelgeuse, Rigel, Aldebaran, Sirius and Procyon.

Jamie's constellation chart

After drawing our charts, we headed to the planetarium where Dr. Emmons was able to show us what the night sky looks like and how to recognize the constellations & stars we learned about today. I've probably heard this information before but it was nice to get a refresher. I'm excited to take a look at our night sky. We have a really awesome night sky, very little light noise!

Tomorrow is Easter and I'm still deciding if I'm going to get up early for the sunrise service. Bill is helping to set up chairs so, he has to be there extra early. I still have to get Jamie's Easter basket ready and, since I don't know what my plans are for tomorrow morning, will probably go out and hide the eggs tonight.
Jamie is SO excited to hunt for Easter eggs!!