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Latin constellātiō < cōn ("'with'") + stēlla ("'star, astral body'")
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What does the constellation Lyra have to do with the constellation Lyre?
It is the same. In Latin it is called Lyra.It is the same. In Latin it is called Lyra.It is the same. In Latin it is called Lyra.It is the same. In Latin it is called Lyra.
Explain the composition of the word constellation?
The word constellation has Latin roots. The Latin word for star is 'stella,' this led to the late Latin word 'constellatio' which was also a French word. The word constellation is a Middle English word.
What is the name of Aquarius constellation in Latin?
Aquarius
Which constellation is named after a fish?
The constellation named after a fish is Pisces. The Pisces Constellation is in the southern sky. Its name means "the fish" in Latin.
What latin word does constellation come from?
the latin word comes from the category of astronemy
Is there a constellation for a dragon?
I believe Draco (Latin for dragon) is a constellation, and I'd only assume it is a dragon.
Which animal is depicted by the Constellation Lupus?
The constellation depicts a wolf, as lupus is the Latin word for wolf.
What does constellation means?
Constellation is taken from the Latin con(derivation of "com") which means together and the Latin word stella which means star,so Con-Stella-tion,just means "Stars Together" In modern astronomical usage, a constellation is a defined patch of sky. There are 88 of these, each with a Latin name. Sometimes laypeople say "constellation" when they mean "a pattern of stars", but this is technically an asterism (from the Greek word for "star"). The Big Dipper (aka the Plough/the Wain) is probably the most widely recognized asterism; it's in the constellation Ursa Major.
What does Constellation mean in greek or latin?
Constellation comes from the Latin word constellatus "set with the stars" (com- "with" + past participle of stellare "to shine," from stella "star."
What is the constellation Pavo also known as?
the constellation Pavo, is also known as the Peacock, in the undead language, Latin
What Constellation all have names from which origin?
Greek
What is the meaning of the name of the constellation lacerta?
It is Latin for lizard.
