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How many constellations are recognized by astronomers today?
There are 88 constellations recognized by astronomers right now.
How many constellations are recognized by astronomers?
88 constellations are recognized by astronomers.
Why is there a constellation?
So the earlier astronomers can locate things in the sky.. They used the constellations to help them point out certain things
Why are most modern constellations composed of faint stars of located in the southern sky?
Faint stars were not included in ancient constellations and regions of the southern sky were not visible to the ancient astronomers of northern latitudes. (source: Michael A. Seed's Foundations of Astronomy)
How many Constellations do astronomers recognized?
There are 88 named constellations.
How many constellations are recognized by astronomers today?
There are 88 constellations recognized by astronomers right now.
Do astronomers divide the sky into galaxies?
no, they divide the sky into constellations
How many constellations are recognized by astronomers?
88 constellations are recognized by astronomers.
Why there is constellation?
So the earlier astronomers can locate things in the sky.. They used the constellations to help them point out certain things
Why is there a constellation?
So the earlier astronomers can locate things in the sky.. They used the constellations to help them point out certain things
Why are most modern constellations composed of faint stars of located in the southern sky?
Faint stars were not included in ancient constellations and regions of the southern sky were not visible to the ancient astronomers of northern latitudes. (source: Michael A. Seed's Foundations of Astronomy)
How do astronomers label some stars within constellations?
Astronomers label the stars within constellations according to apparent magnitude.
How many Constellations do astronomers recognized?
There are 88 named constellations.
What does the Astronomers use to observe the sky?
a stethoscope
How does a constellation work or do?
before maps, compasses, and sea charts, the position of the stars told travelers what direction they are facing some astronomers also used them for calendars. +++ The individual stars in a constellation have no actual connection to each other, but astronomers still use constellations as "sky-marks" to help find objects or areas of sky of interest.
Why do astronomers around the world use the same names for constellations?
So they can have a common framework in discussions.
How many groups of stars have been named that ancient astronomers placed in groups?
Hundreds of different constellations have been proposed, by groups of people from every walk of life. Currently there are 88 officially recognized constellations that divide up our night sky, which aid astronomers in locating objects and events.
