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Yes, Capricorn borders these other constellations:
Aquarius
Aquila
Sagittarius
Microscopium
Piscis Austrinus
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Why are certain constellations put on the circumpolar constellation chart and other are on the equatorial constellation chart?
because the circumpolar constellations are visible all year long and the others are not.
What causes constalations?
constellations are just pictures that the stars seem to be arranged in from our viewpoint on Earth. Because of this, constellation aren't actually objects, they're just what we see. What we see as constellations are individual stars that seem to form a picture (But probably aren't very close to each other.
What is the scientific name of the constellation pegasus?
There is no 'scientific' name. It is simply called Pegasus and was one of the 48 constellations named by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy. Other constellations include Orion, Ursa Major and Andromeda.
Why are constellations characterized as circumpolar?
(circumpolar - our view of the constellation on Earth) Constellations are circumpolar because they are only how we view them on Earth. The constellations would be different on another planet or at another viewing point. They are circumpolar since they are at different distances in relation to each other and to the Earth.
Which constellation did the farmers use in olden days for planting and harvesting crops?
Farmers did not use just one constellation. It was a combination of constellations. For example, above ground crops and leafy annual plannts were thought to do best if planted under the water signs of Cancer, Pices, and Scorpio. On the other hand, root crops like carrots and potatoes were planted under the earth signs of Capricorn, Taurus, and Virgo.
Is the Leo constellation close to any other constellations?
Yes - Cancer the Crab and Gemini the Twins
Zodiacal constellation lying north of Aquarius?
There is no zodiacal constellation north of other zodiacal constellations. A zodiacal constellation is a constellation that is along the ecliptic. There are zodiacal constellations to the left and right of Aquarius (Pisces & Capricornus, respectively), but just other, regular constellations above and below Aquarius.
How does the Virgo constellation rank in size compared to the other constellations?
second biggest constellation
Why are certain constellations put on the circumpolar constellation chart and other are on the equatorial constellation chart?
because the circumpolar constellations are visible all year long and the others are not.
What constellations are in the little dipper?
No, it's the other way round - the Little Dipper is part of a constellation, the constellation of Ursa Minor.
How are stars constellation related to each other in space?
Stars in constellation can look as if they are close together, even though they are at very far distances from earth. So the stars in constellation are not, in fact, all close together. constellations are just patterns formed by stars that happen to be in the same direction of the sky.
What Constellation is the Pisces Constellation in between?
The Pisces constellation is actually bordered by several other constellations: Triangulum Andromeda Pegasus Aquarius Cetus Aries
Are there other constellations of stars besides the Milky Way?
The milky way is not a constellation
What is an imagined group of stars?
That would be a constellation. There are 88 recognized constellations. A subset of a constellation or other set of stars is called an asterism.
Is a circumpolar constellation?
No. All circumpolar constellations are found near the celestial poles. Because of their proximity to the poles, they never disappear from view. Sagittarius is on the ecliptic and thus (like all other zodiac constellations) not close enough to the poles to render it circumpolar.
How does earth revolution affect the viewing of constellation?
As earth orbits the sun, different constellations come into view while others disappear. Circumpolar constellations are visible all year long, other constellations are not.
Does the Phoenix constellation in the southern hemisphere look like a Phoenix?
Based on the other constellations I would say no.
