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You can't really talk about it as a discovery. People looked at the stars since times immemorial and named them. Why? Stars were pretty important for the navigation and it's surely easier to remember something if you can associate it with some object you are familiar with (cross for example).
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Who named the constellation Leo?
The Leo Constellation was named by the Egyptian people. It is one of the first constellations that was discovered and first discovered by the Mesopotamian people.
What is the nickname of the constellation phoenix?
The nickname of the constellation Phoenix is Fenix. It was first discovered by the German astronomer Johann Bayer in 1603.
What does constellation mean in Greek?
"Constellation" is a Greek word, and constellations were first discovered by the Greeks, believed to be a greek called 'Homer'. I think constellations is the name given to them by the Greek, so therefore 'constellation' in Greek is 'constellation'.
Who discovered the constellation centaurus?
No one is credited with discovering the constellation Centaurus because it can be seen with the naked eye. That said, it was first cataloged in the 2nd century by the Greek astronomer, Ptolemy.
Who discovered Hercules constellation?
the constellation is in the sky that the shape like an all animals can you imagine in the sky.
Who named the constellation Leo?
The Leo Constellation was named by the Egyptian people. It is one of the first constellations that was discovered and first discovered by the Mesopotamian people.
What is the nickname of the constellation phoenix?
The nickname of the constellation Phoenix is Fenix. It was first discovered by the German astronomer Johann Bayer in 1603.
What does constellation mean in Greek?
"Constellation" is a Greek word, and constellations were first discovered by the Greeks, believed to be a greek called 'Homer'. I think constellations is the name given to them by the Greek, so therefore 'constellation' in Greek is 'constellation'.
Who discovered the constellation Perseus and when?
Constellations such as Perseus have been known since antiquity. No one knows who first named Perseus, let along who first recognized that group of stars as a single constellation.
Where was the constellation Leo discovered?
In the sky
Who discovered the constellation centaurus?
No one is credited with discovering the constellation Centaurus because it can be seen with the naked eye. That said, it was first cataloged in the 2nd century by the Greek astronomer, Ptolemy.
Who discovered the constellation Virgo?
Charles Messier!
Who discovered the Libra constellation?
No-one really, the Libra was discovered in pre-historic times so it is unknown to the human race.
Who discovered Hercules constellation?
the constellation is in the sky that the shape like an all animals can you imagine in the sky.
What year was cancer the constellation discovered?
The crayfish zodiac of cancer was discovered as a constellation in prehistoric times. It is said to be anywhere from 3.5-5 million years old.
What year was Aquarius found?
The knowledge of the Aquarius constellation has been around since the 2nd century. It was first written about by Ptolemy, but who first discovered it is not known.
Who discovered the constellation delphinus?
Sir William Herschel
