Each student will research a constellation. Your project must be typed using Times New Roman size 10-12 font. Choose one (1) of the following constellations to study and research. Please make sure that your teacher approves your topic before you begin your research. If you want to choose a topic not on the list, you need to get approval from your teacher. This list is only 34 constellations of a total of 88 constellations. You may not switch topics with another student. If you are having trouble researching your topic, talk to your teacher. Do not wait until the due date to tell your teacher that you cannot find your topic. If your project is not completed by the due date, you will lose points.
| Andromeda | Gemini |
| Aquila | Hercules |
| Aquarius | Leo |
| Aries | Lepus |
| Auriga | Libra |
| Bootes | Lyra |
| Cancer | Orion |
| Canis Major | Pegasus |
| Capricornus | Perseus |
| Cassiopeia | Pisces |
| Cepheus | Sagittarius |
| Cetus | Scorpius |
| Corona Borealis | Serpens |
| Corvus | Taurus |
| Cygnus | Ursa Major |
| Draco | Ursa Minor |
| Eridanus | Virgo |
The following are suggested websites that contain information on the major constellations. If you have trouble getting to these sites, use your favorite search engine, such as Google and just type in a search for your constellation.
The Salopian Web--Astronomical Constellations
The Brightest Stars in the Sky
Alphabetical list of constellations
Click here for the assignment sheet. To open the document for typing, you'll have to look for the icon on the new toolbar on your screen. The second icon from the left is "edit document." Click on that.
Click here for the Adopt a Constellation paper.