Constellation Cards

Ignite your youngster’s curiosity about the night sky with HST’s Constellation Cards. This vibrant set includes 54 translucent, durable cards — each die-cut with astronomically accurate star-patterns — plus a full-color guide that takes learners on a journey through both the Northern and Southern skies. Place a card on a light table or illuminated surface and watch the constellation glow, just as it does overhead. Perfect for curious minds aged 4+, and a wonderful addition to your home or classroom.

The Constellation Cards are a truly hands-on and visual way to explore the night sky. Each card is crafted from durable, tear-resistant material and precisely die-cut to reveal the real star patterns you’d see above you. Place them on a light panel or even a sunny window, and the translucent designs glow — turning astronomy into an enchanting, illuminated experience.

This set celebrates the full beauty of the skies from both hemispheres, featuring constellations from around the world to give your explorer a truly global star map. And because they’re built from strong, flexible material, these cards are made for repeated classroom, lab, or family use — ready for years of star-filled discoveries.

Bring science home with family astronomy nights — dim the lights, shine a lamp beneath the cards, and explore the stars together. Their tactile, visual nature makes them ideal for enhancing STEM or STEAM units, while also encouraging critical thinking as learners compare, classify, and connect patterns in the night sky.

To make the most of your Constellation Cards, use a light box, light panel, or even a bright glass surface to illuminate them from below. Pair each card with the guide poster, asking your child to identify the constellation, say its name, and recall its myth or history. You can even create your own “Night Sky Bingo” game — pick a few cards, then challenge learners to spot those same constellations in a planetarium app or under the real stars. These cards also make great prompts for independent research, inviting questions like, “When is this constellation visible?” or “What stories did other cultures tell about these stars?”