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The constellations are a vital part of folklore, history, myths, legends, etc. They keep us grounded to our past. They also remind us of our continuous discovery of the cosmos today!
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Do sailors really use the constellations to find where to go?
they do because they know which constellations go north, south, west, and east Also, they would get lost without constellations.
How could you use the constellations to tell what season it is?
you tell wich constellations are in each season and find the ones for the season you are in.
What tool would you use to identify constellations?
Telescope
Why did you use constellations?
Constellations are used to identify groups of stars in the sky. It is easier to refer to the 88 constellations than to remember the location of each star. It's like dividing a city into neighborhoods, instead of houses.
How do people make use of constellation?
People make use of constellations by helping their way traveling
Who invented the modern constellations in the Northern Hemisphere?
Most of the (northern) constellations we use today were invented in ancient times, especially by the ancient Greeks. More recently, a few were added (to fill the entire surface of the sky with constellations), and the limits between constellations were defined exactly.
How the constellations get their name?
many ancient civilizations created there own constellations but the ones most people use today were created from the Greeks
How did the constellations get their name?
many ancient civilizations created there own constellations but the ones most people use today were created from the Greeks
Who made the constellation pegasus?
The ancient Babylonians divided the heavens creating the constellations we use today. The ancient Chinese divided the heavens in a different way.
What were some of ptolemy's scientific achievement?
He knew that the earth was a sphere and included 48 constellations in one of his thirteen books and used the names we still use today
What constellations did Columbus use to navigate?
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Do sailors really use the constellations to find where to go?
they do because they know which constellations go north, south, west, and east Also, they would get lost without constellations.
How could you use the constellations to tell what season it is?
you tell wich constellations are in each season and find the ones for the season you are in.
Who introdous the oldest descriptionof the constellation?
The first constellations were, we believe, invented by the ancient Babylonians and Sumerians, and perhaps the Phoenicians. These were to give people a way to refer to the stars and constellations, and provided a heavenly anchor for their stories. Most of the northern hemisphere constellation names that we use today were invented, or adapted, by the ancient Greeks and Romans. The southern hemisphere constellations were largely named by sailors and mariners. It's likely that the people who lived in these southern lands had names of their own for the constellations and stars, but few of those are still in use.
What telescope would you use to see the constellations?
Dick
Can you use the constellations to know which way you are traveling?
Yes, you can.
Do other cultures also use constellations?
Yes.
