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The Chaldeans associated Leo with the sun since it is in the sky during the summer solstice (although this is no longer true, due to the precession of the Earth's axis). Since the Nile floods around this time, the ancient Egyptians worshiped the celestial lion.
You can find Leo in the sky by looking for the "sickle" starting at Regulus (Alpha Leonis), the brightest star in the constellation, and following the backwards question mark.
Another opinion suggests that Leo was a great Lion in the time of Hercules. It is said that Hercules fought this great beast as a task for one of this twelve labors.
The Greek and Latin word for Lion is Leo. The greeks considered the Lion toi be the king of all beasts and thus named the oldest constellation known in astronomy Leo in honor of the animal.
Leo is lion in Latin.
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Why was the constellation Leo named Leo?
because they liked the name leo
What is the name of a star in the sky that makes the constellation Leo?
One of the stars in the sky that makes up the constellation Leo is named Regulus. The name of one other star that is in this constellation is 83 Leo A.
What is a constellation in Leo?
Leo is a constellation - there is not a constellation inside Leo.
What is the origin of the name of the Leo constellation?
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What is constellation name two constellation?
Hi Yall. The Answer To This Is Leo And Roan. My Name Is Becky Ralli
Why was the constellation Leo named Leo?
because they liked the name leo
What is the name of a star in the sky that makes the constellation Leo?
One of the stars in the sky that makes up the constellation Leo is named Regulus. The name of one other star that is in this constellation is 83 Leo A.
What is a constellation in Leo?
Leo is a constellation - there is not a constellation inside Leo.
Another name for the constellation Leo?
Lion
What is the origin of the name of the Leo constellation?
CHICKEN
What is constellation name two constellation?
Hi Yall. The Answer To This Is Leo And Roan. My Name Is Becky Ralli
What is the meaning of the name of the constellation Leo Minor?
The name Leo Minor means Lesser Lion
What is the Hindi name for the constellation Leo major?
The name is Simha, meaning Lion.
What constellation is Leo the lion in?
Leo is a constellation.
How did constellation Leo Minor get its name?
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What is The brightest star of Leo minor's constellation?
Not a very exciting name but 46 Leonis Minoris is the brightest star in the constellation Leo Minor.
How can you recognize the constellation Leo?
The constellation Leo can be recognized by looking like a lion. It is one of the constellations of the zodiac. The name is Latin for lion. It was described by Ptolemy.
