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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.
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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.
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Where does the constellation Leo come from?
The constellation was invented by the ancient Greeks. It appears in Ptolemy's work.
Is a constellation a planet system?
No it is not because a constellation is a group of stars that work together to form a design or picture, like the Big Dipper.
What is a constellation in french?
Une constellation
What is a constellation in Leo?
Leo is a constellation - there is not a constellation inside Leo.
Is Bootes a northern constellation or southern constellation?
It is a northern constellation.
What are some objects in space that begin with the letter L?
little dipper (constellation)Lacerta (constellation)Leo (constellation)Leo Minor (constellation)Lepus (constellation)Libra (constellation)Lupus (constellation)Lynx (constellation)Lyra (constellation)Lanx Australis (star)La Superba (star)Lesath (star)Lucida Anseris (star)
Where is the the constellation heel?
There is no such constellation.
What constellation is the archer?
sagittarius is the constellation of Archery
Is a cero a constellation?
No a cero is not A constellation!
What color is the phoenix constellation?
Constellation's cannot be colors, but individual stars in a constellation can be. The Phoenix constellation is made up of 7 stars
What is the Pisces constellation?
Pisces is a constellation of the Zodiac. Its name is the LatinPluralfor Fish, and its symbol is File:Pisces.svg(Unicode ♓). It lies between Aquarius_(constellation) to the west and Aries_(constellation) to the east. The Eclipticand the Celestial_equatorintersect within this constellation and in Virgo_(constellation).
What is a star pattern called?
Are you looking for the word "constellation?"
