Get a printable version of this page. A sunset fading into the early evening sky begins the program. The narrator points out the bright stars and visible planets seen in the North Carolina sky. Observers will learn where different constellations are located, and find out about current happenings in the sky. The 35 minute guided tour ends with sunrise.
Emphasis is placed on finding the objects described in the real sky.
Ursa Major, Ursa Minor, Cygnus, Lyra, Aquila, Aquarius, Pisces, Cetus, Pegasus, Andromeda, Perseus, Cassiopeia, Cepheus, Orion, Canis Major, Canis Minor, Taurus, Auriga, Gemini, Draco, Bootes, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Corvus, Libra, Hercules. Locate and name at least three constellations in the real night sky. Name the brightest star associated with at least two constellations visible in the night sky. Invent a legend for at least one constellation. There are many legends associated with constellations we see in the sky.