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Is Orion a constellation star or galaxy?
Orion is a constellation, not a star or a galaxy. It is a prominent constellation in the night sky, named after a mythological hunter in Greek mythology. The stars within the Orion constellation form a recognizable pattern that is visible during certain times of the year.
What is an acrostic for astronomical?
asteroid stars telescope rotate orbit nebula orion moons inferior planets constellation atmosphere light year
What is an acrostic poem for astronomical?
asteroid stars telescope rotate orbit nebula orion moons inferior planets constellation atmosphere light year
How many stars are 1 light year from the stars?
I assume that you meant to ask "How many stars are 1 light year from the earth?"The answer is none.The closest star to us is Alpha Centauri which is 4 light years away.Unless you count our own sun which is 8 light minutes from the earth.If you meant to ask "How many stars are 1 light year from any other stars?"Then the answer is very many.There are many places within our Milky Way galaxy where stars are close together, especially near the center of the galaxy.
The D to A C is A 4 L Y?
First a little bit of astronomy... The brightest stars in a constellation are ranked by the letters of the Greek alphabet - so the brightest one is always known as Alpha.... The distance light travels in a year is 1 light year.... There is a constellation called Centaurus.... .... so the answer to the puzzle is.... The Distance to Alpha Centauri is About 4 Light Years.
Are there any planets that are less then a light year away from Earth?
All of the planets in our Solar System are less than a light year away, but no other planets around other stars are within that distance.
Best time of year to see Orion constellation in sky?
The best time of year to see the Orion constellation in the sky is during the winter months in the Northern Hemisphere (December to February). Orion is a prominent constellation and is easily recognizable due to the distinctive pattern of its stars, making it a popular winter constellation for stargazing.
Are light-years stars?
No. A light-year is a measurement. A light year is a distance measurement based on how far light travels in a year.
What is within 1 light year radius of earth?
Within a 1 light-year radius of Earth, there are numerous stars in the Milky Way galaxy, such as Proxima Centauri, Alpha Centauri A and B, Barnard's Star, and Sirius. However, there are no known planets in this immediate vicinity.
What is distance to stars usually called?
light year the DISTANCE light travels in a year so 'light year' is not a measure of time.
How far away is the Leo constellation from the earth?
The stars in each constellation are at varying distances from our solar system. The star Wolf 359, one of the nearest stars to Earth (7.78 light-years), is in Leo. Gliese 436, a faint star in Leo about 33 light years away. So to answer your question, the constellation Leo is spread out between 7 to 33 light years away. Light travels about 6 trillion miles in one year, so between 42 trillion and 198 trillion miles away.
What motion of earth makes it seem as if the stars and constellation are in different positions at different times of the year?
Earth orbiting the sun
