2013's Book Week theme was READ ACROSS THE UNIVERSE.

Using the  Learn what's up site   explore  the 88 constellations shown :

The easiest way to navigate this site is to select Beginner Charts tab from the side menu and pick a month to view its star chart - maybe your birthday month. Check out the names of constellations you think might be most suitable and write them on your spare paper. Next go down to Constellations tab on the side menu and view your chosen constellations by name and draw the one which best fits the criteria above and the letter I should put it on.

If you want to find out more about the history of some of the constellations follow this breadcrumb trail: Side menu>For kids> Constellations. What is your zodiac sign? What is its story?  Which constellation is the least like its name?

You may have noticed that all these constellations are from the perspective of the Northern Hemisphere .  Next week we will explore more about Southern Hemisphere constellations and have some fun making some.  You will need a torch for that activity.

 Activity 2:

Go to Museum Victoria 2D activity site to find the constellation maps for the summer and winter, as well as some other activities which you might like to do.

What is above us in the sky - see real-time positions of satellites here.