Which constellations are these two, please?

[dwest]

I am trying to discover which two constellation are displayed in these two illustrations. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

https://flic.kr/p/2jWFj5z

View: https://flic.kr/p/2jWFj5z

https://flic.kr/p/2jWARUn

View: https://flic.kr/p/2jWARUn

 

[COLGeek]

From where did those pictures originate?

 

[dwest]

From where did those pictures originate?

They are from a children's school workbook here in the Czech Republic. 6th grade Homework

 

[COLGeek]

Your homework?

 

[dwest]

Your homework?

Our nephews - 11 year old twins. We are trying to help, and failing! The closest we could get is we thought the 2nd one might be Capricorn, but it doesn't look quite right compared to the charts we looked at...

 

[COLGeek]

The second one is Capricorn.

Does the textbook that goes with the workbook not have these images in it?

Constellation Capricornus - The Constellations on Sea and Sky

The constellation Capricornus is visible in the northern hemisphere in early autumn. It reaches its highest point on September 1. This ancient constellation has been known since Babylonian and Chaldean times. It is represented as a goat with the tail of a fish.

www.seasky.org

 

[dwest]

They are remote learning due to the pandemic. There may be an atlas at the school that has images but they don't have access to it.

Our nephews wanted to see if there was a way to find the answers online. First they tried googling images of constellations, but the only thing they found that was close was the Capricorn one.

 

[COLGeek]

They are remote learning due to the pandemic. There may be an atlas at the school that has images but they don't have access to it.

Our nephews wanted to see if there was a way to find the answers online. First they tried googling images of constellations, but the only thing they found that was close was the Capricorn one.

Understood. The first one is likely a major, well known constellation, as I can't imagine an elementary school level project using a more obscure example. I am looking as well (now curious), but not finding it.

 

[COLGeek]

The first one is Aquarius:

Constellation Aquarius - The Constellations on Sea and Sky

The constellation Aquarius is visible in the fall in the northern hemisphere and spring in the southern hemisphere. It is represented as a man pouring water from a bucket. This ancient constellation has its roots in many a number of cultures.

www.seasky.org

 

[dwest]

Thank you so much! That is a great help! The nephews are very grateful and now studying Aquarius.

 

[COLGeek]

Looks like that site might be helpful for their future needs as well. Good luck.

 

[dwest]

That's a great resource! Thank you!

 

[COLGeek]

You are welcome. Glad to help.