Constellations

Matariki

• You can see Matariki near the end of June.
• Matariki is the sign of the Maori New Year.
• In Maori, Matariki means Little Eyes or Eyes of God.
• Matariki is shaped as an arrow then turns into the seven fish.
• Matariki is made up of hundreds of stars, but only seven of them can be seen with your own eyes.
• Fun Fact: Did you know that Most Stars have Solar System.

Maui’s Fish Hook
• Did you know that Maui’s Fish Hook is also known as Scorpius?
• Maui’s Fish Hook is a Zodiac constellation.
• There are 15 main stars that make up Maui’s Fish Hook.
• It can be seen in late June and early July.
• Scorpius has a main star called Antares.

• Fun Fact: Did you know that Most Stars have Solar System.

By Sonya Palmer