How do you make a concept map out of these terms?

Question

Right ascension, declination, celestial sphere, degrees, hours, celestial equator, and vernal equinox??

Answer 1

Concept mapping software is what I would use.
The main method of concept or mind mapping are as follows:

From 'How to Mind Map' See URL below

* Use just key words, or wherever possible images.
* Start from the center of the page and work out.
* Make the center a clear and strong visual image that depicts the general theme of the map.
* Create sub-centers for sub-themes.
* Put key words on lines. This reinforces structure of notes.
* Print rather than write in script. It makes them more readable and memorable. Lower case is more visually distinctive (and better remembered) than upper case.
* Use color to depict themes, associations and to make things stand out.
* Anything that stands out on the page will stand out in your mind.
* Think three-dimensionally.
* Use arrows, icons or other visual aids to show links between different elements.
* Don't get stuck in one area. If you dry up in one area go to another branch.
* Put ideas down as they occur, wherever they fit. Don't judge or hold back.
* Break boundaries. If you run out of space, don't start a new sheet; paste more paper onto the map. (Break the 8x11 mentality.)
* Be creative. Creativity aids memory.
* Get involved. Have fun.


If you want to do it by hand, put the words with their definitions on 3x5 cards, and move them into groups. Tape yarn to related groups to show 3D aspects. Then draw a picture of your map using any drawing program you have on your computer.

There are both free and commercial mind mapping softwares here:

* MindManager. Professional software. Site has some good examples.
* MindManuals.com The leading supplier of mind mapping software for MindManager.
* MindPlugs. Plug-in for Mind Manager that allows live calculating of mathematical formulas.
* MindMapper. Mindmapping software for Windows, and Palm
* MindGenius. Integrated with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Project Outlook.
* ConceptDraw. Mac Classic and OS X versions also available.
* FreeMind. Free software. Java based, so platform independent.
* NovaMind. Excellent mindmapping software for Mac OS X.
* BrainMine Mindmapping software for Windows.
* MyMind. Simple but versatile free software for Mac OS X.
* Mind-Pad. Object-orientated mindmapping software for Windows.
* Visual Mind. Windows
* DeepaMehta. Networked semantic desktop
* i2Brain. Java, versatile mindmapping software
* Inspiration. Mac and WIndows. Educational packages for kids and students.


There is a free-to-try commercial concept-mapping software here:
http://www.smartdraw.com/specials/mindmapping.asp?id=2387

;-D Have fun!

Answer 2

Ehm..
You can download Mindmanager here: http://bitly.com/1k4lg56
Very useful program!
Regards