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How do constellations arrange in the sky?
I think they were just there and then people just started naming them as pictures and symbols
Why do scientists still use constellations?
It is an easy way of identifying groups of stars and labelling and naming stars within constellations. Many constellations are long established. So they are also commonly known by people, making it easier for people to understand what is being talked about, be they scientists or ordinary people who can identify constellations and stars.
How old are constellations?
Since ancient Greece maybe, the ancient Greeks named the 88 constellations. Edit: It was probably the Babylonians who really started naming groups of stars. The modern system of 88 constellations was only finalised in the last century. Obviously the Babylonians, Greeks, etc., couldn't even see the stars that can be seen only from the Southern Hemisphere.
What are constellations that follow the path of the sun?
These are the ZODIACAL CONSTELLATIONS - the constellations of the zodiac.
How many constellations in the Earth?
There are no constellations in the Earth. They are in space. There are 88 official constellations.
Who discovered aquarius?
The Babylonians are credited with the discovery and naming of most of the constellations.
How do constellations arrange in the sky?
I think they were just there and then people just started naming them as pictures and symbols
What are some constellations that begin with the letter A?
AndromedaAntliaApusAquariusAquilaAraAriesAuriga
When did hurricane naming begin?
in 1950
What are some constellations that begin with the letter I?
'Indus' is the only one.
Why do scientists still use constellations?
It is an easy way of identifying groups of stars and labelling and naming stars within constellations. Many constellations are long established. So they are also commonly known by people, making it easier for people to understand what is being talked about, be they scientists or ordinary people who can identify constellations and stars.
Does the 1938 hurricane has a name?
No. Hurricane naming did not begin until 1950.
How old are constellations?
Since ancient Greece maybe, the ancient Greeks named the 88 constellations. Edit: It was probably the Babylonians who really started naming groups of stars. The modern system of 88 constellations was only finalised in the last century. Obviously the Babylonians, Greeks, etc., couldn't even see the stars that can be seen only from the Southern Hemisphere.
What are constellations that follow the path of the sun?
These are the ZODIACAL CONSTELLATIONS - the constellations of the zodiac.
How many constellations in the Earth?
There are no constellations in the Earth. They are in space. There are 88 official constellations.
List and describe some constellations?
88 modern constellations - a list of the current constellations. Former constellations - a list of former constellations. Chinese constellations List of Nakshatras - sectors along the moon's ecliptic Asterism (astronomy)
Are all-stars constellations?
Constellations are patterns of stars, so stars cannot be constellations.
