Constellations of Alaska Booklet
Mid-August night sky constellations with the following multiple star systems highlighted: the Double Double in Lyra, Albireo in Cygnus, Polaris in Ursa Minor, Mizar and Alcor in Ursa Major.
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| Heliophysics Big Ideas |
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| NGSS |
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| Heliophysics Topics |
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| Material Cost per Learner | Free |
| Language | English |
The Alaska State Flag depicts the North Star and the Big Dipper, which is part of the constellation Ursa Major. This booklet, curated by the University of Alaska Museum of the North, shows constellations that can be seen year round in Alaska, during the winter, and other seasonal constellations. The constellations of the night sky appear to rotate around the North Star (Polaris) throughout the night as the earth rotates on its axis.