What is a Constellation?

A constellation is more than just a pattern of stars in the sky. Learn the difference between the modern definition of a constellation and its definition in the past. Discover the 25 brightest stars in the sky Order your copy of Starry Wonders: Exploring the 25 Brightest Stars today! Visit: https://www.learnthesky.com/ ✨ Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction 0:19 - Constellation Definition 1:25 - The Big Dipper 1:54 - Constellations in Ancient Civilizations 2:23 - Southern Hemisphere constellations 2:34 - Modern Constellations 3:12 - International Astronomical Union 3:36 - Why learn about constellations? 4:19 - Review Check it Out ▶ Download FREE Stargazing Guide: https://www.learnthesky.com/stargazing_starter_guide Playlists ▶ Stargazing Basics: http://bit.ly/LearntheSky-StargazingBasics ▶ Zodiacal Constellations: http://bit.ly/LearntheSky-ZodiacalConstellations ▶ Circumpolar Constellations: http://bit.ly/LearntheSky-Circumpolar ▶ Winter Constellations: http://bit.ly/LearntheSky-WinterConstellations ▶ Spring Constellations: http://bit.ly/LearntheSky-SpringConstellations ▶ Summer Constellations: http://bit.ly/LearntheSky-SummerConstellations ▶ Autumn Constellations: http://bit.ly/LearntheSky-AutumnConstellations ▶ Stars: http://bit.ly/LearntheSky-Stars ▶ Planets: http://bit.ly/LearntheSky-Planets ▶ Celestial Objects: http://bit.ly/LearntheSky-CelestialObjects ▶ Versus Videos: http://bit.ly/LearntheSky-VersusVideos ▶ Celestial Events: http://bit.ly/LearntheSky-CelestialEvents ▶ Citizen Science: http://bit.ly/LearntheSky-CitizenScience Support this Channel ▶ Online Classes: https://www.learnthesky.com/store Never Miss a Video ▶ Subscribe to my Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/learnthesky?sub_confirmation=1 Connect ▶ Website: https://www.learnthesky.com/ ▶ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/learnthesky/ ▶ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/learnthesky/ ​ #learnthesky #stargazing #constellations #stars #keeplookingup