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What are the most well know constellations besides the big dipper and the Orion?
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The Little Dipper, Ursa Major, Ursa Minor and then there's plenty of popular stars out there.
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What is the story behind the big dipper?
no i don't know the the story of the big dipper
Why is Orion the most useful constellation to know in the night sky?
It may not be the MOST useful - I think that the Big Dipper is more helpful - but Orion is very handy for a number of reasons. First, it is very easy to recognize. Betelgeuse and Rigel are two of the brightest stars in the sky. Second, you can draw imaginary lines from the stars in Orion to other stars, like Sirius, Procyon, and Alpheratz. Third, if you have a good telescope, there are some very interesting stars and nebulae within Orion.
Where is the constellation Canis Major located in the sky?
Canis Major is located in the southern celestial hemisphere. It is best visible in the winter months in the northern hemisphere, and it can be found between the constellations of Orion and Puppis. Within Canis Major, there is the bright star Sirius, which is the brightest star in the night sky.
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 do a constellation act like an address?
if you study constellations you know where certain constellations are around the world such as in the southern hemisphere
What famous constellations is know as Orion's dog?
There are two constellation that represent Orion's dogs - the large dog (Canis Maioris) and the small dog (Canis Minoris).
How does dividing the sky into constellations make studying the stars easier?
Recognising constellations makes it easier to work out which stars are which - if you know that Rigel, for example, is in Orion, then it is easier to spot Orion than it is to spot Rigel without looking for Orion, as the constellation is bigger and more easy to recognise than the pin-prick in the sky which is the star you're trying to find.
Would someone in the middle ages have been able to point out Orion in the night sky?
People in the middle ages would have seen the same constellations that we do. Just like people who know the skies now can point out Orion, people of the middle ages who knew the skies would have been able to point out Orion.
What is big dippers magntude?
Constellations (patterns of stars) do not have a magnitude, However the individual stars that comprise a constellation do have magnitudes. Therefore you will need to be more specific regarding which star in the 'big dipper' you want to know the magnitude of.
What is the story behind the big dipper?
no i don't know the the story of the big dipper
Why is Orion the most useful constellation to know in the night sky?
It may not be the MOST useful - I think that the Big Dipper is more helpful - but Orion is very handy for a number of reasons. First, it is very easy to recognize. Betelgeuse and Rigel are two of the brightest stars in the sky. Second, you can draw imaginary lines from the stars in Orion to other stars, like Sirius, Procyon, and Alpheratz. Third, if you have a good telescope, there are some very interesting stars and nebulae within Orion.
How do they know if the Orion is a star or not?
Orion is a constellation - a group of stars, not a single star.
Where is the constellation Canis Major located in the sky?
Canis Major is located in the southern celestial hemisphere. It is best visible in the winter months in the northern hemisphere, and it can be found between the constellations of Orion and Puppis. Within Canis Major, there is the bright star Sirius, which is the brightest star in the night sky.
Is Orion used for anything else besides navigation?
It is the most prominent constellation in the night sky when it is visible, so people use it to admire and observe. It has many wonderful things to see in it, like its nebula. Scientists would use it to study. People also use it to find other stars. Its belt is a very good way of finding the stars Sirius and Aldebaran, as it points to them in opposite directions, Sirius down to the left and Aldebaran up to the right. People can use the position of constellations to tell the time and date if they know how. That can be done with Orion and its stars.
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 do a constellation act like an address?
if you study constellations you know where certain constellations are around the world such as in the southern hemisphere
Can you use the constellations to know which way you are traveling?
Yes, you can.
