Circumpolar Constellations
In astronomy, the circumpolar constellations are constellations
that never set from the viewer's perspective. Circumpolar
constellations stay in the sky.
Because of the rotation of the Earth and its orbit around the Sun,
stars and constellations are divided into two groups. Some stars
and constellations never rise nor set, and they are called
circumpolar. All the rest are divided into seasonal stars and
constellations. Which stars and constellations will be circumpolar
and in which season depends on your latitude. In the northern
hemisphere, we will always be able to see stars and constellations
in the northern circumpolar sky.
Circumpolar constellations are visible year round. Come and learn about the circumpolar
constellations in our night sky that include Ursa Major, Ursa Minor, Draco, Cepheus, Cassiopeia and
we may also talk about Orion.
Community Showing – October 27, 2016, 6:00 PM
Schedule showing period for schools and community organizations:
October 24 – November 4