stars and constellations

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• - Color photographs of the constellations, including an animated slideshow.
  
• - Brief information on both stars and constellations, including the sun. Features definitions of constellations and a list of the 26 brightest stars in the solar system.
  
• - Arizona night sky gallery organized by type of celestial object. Includes divisions into summer and night skies.
  
• - Archives of PBS' radio show, "Star Gazer" with illustrations [RealPlayer].
  
• - Learn about the fascinating universe, especially stars at this ThinkQuest site. There are two versions of the site to choose from, one for younger kids (under 12), and one for older kids (13 and over).
  
• - Provides extensive information about stars and how they are held together.
  
• - Picture diagrams of major constellations, including Andromeda, Orion, and the Big and Little Dipper.
  
• - Go in your own backyard and see the wonders of the universe. Features astronomical events for each night.
  
• - Mythological information on numerous constellations of interest, including the Big Dipper, Orion, and Zodiac signs.
  
• - Offers a brief description on three types of constellations, notably the Zodiac, the Big Dipper and Little Dipper, and the mythical phoenix.
  
• - Offers a constellation table of information on over 85 constellations, from Andromeda to Vulpecula.