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Constellation in a Canister

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Create more constellations - Learn the night sky

Learn to find the constellations.

Learn to find the constellations.

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8. Repeat steps 2-8 for the rest of the constellation patterns.

9. Choose one of the canisters and read the name. Look through it to try to remember the pattern. Slowly turn the canister and observe.

10. Try to learn the constellations without looking at the names.

11. Look outside to find the patterns in the sky at night.

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