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Constellations are formed from the fixed stars. Saturn is a planet, not a fixed star - the word planet means wanderer. However, the planets travel through the constellations of the zodiac. Saturn is currently in the constellation Leo the Lion and will be for another year or so, until it moves into Virgo, the Harvest Maiden and will remain there for many years, since 1) Saturn moves so slowly and 2) Virgo is such a large constellation.
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It should be remembered that the constellations are merely concocted images useful as "sky-marks" resulting from the chance relative positions of stars as seen from Earth. When we say a planet in our Solar System is "in" or "passing through" any particular constellation, it is simply moving across the line of sight. Physically, it is no-where near the constellation's own stars.
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Is there a constellation or planet named after pan or faunus?
No , however there is a Moon named after Pan. It is Saturn's innermost moon.
Which is one of the stars in the constellation of Orion is as large as the orbit of Saturn?
It is hard to know for definite the actual size of the stars. Betelgeuse would be the star that you are referring to.
What is a constellation in Leo?
Leo is a constellation - there is not a constellation inside Leo.
What are Sextans?
a constellation a constellation
What constellation is the archer?
sagittarius is the constellation of Archery
Which constellation might you find the planet Saturn?
Tarus
Is there a constellation or planet named after pan or faunus?
No , however there is a Moon named after Pan. It is Saturn's innermost moon.
How often do you see comets with a naked eye?
You can see the comet Lulin during Feb. 24-25th by finding the Leo constellation. Cause the Saturn can be just below the constellation and the brightest star in the constellation Leo regulus. Use this 2 things as a guide to finding the comet Lulin. On the 24-25th of Feb. the comet will be just 2 degrees below Saturn, and on the 26-27th of the month it will be below regulus. HOPE THIS HELPS
What is a special feature in Aquarius?
Saturn Nebula (NGC 7009, Caldwell 55) is a planetary nebula in the constellation of Aquarius that looks like its namesake.
Which is one of the stars in the constellation of Orion is as large as the orbit of Saturn?
It is hard to know for definite the actual size of the stars. Betelgeuse would be the star that you are referring to.
What is the color star for Aquarius' constellation?
Aquarius, ruled by the planets Saturn and Uranus (by modern astrologers), is usually associated with neon and shiny metallic colors.
Is Bootes a northern constellation or southern constellation?
It is a northern constellation.
What is a constellation in Leo?
Leo is a constellation - there is not a constellation inside Leo.
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)
What are Sextans?
a constellation a constellation
Where is the the constellation heel?
There is no such constellation.
Is there a chimera constellation?
No, but there is a constellation that look similar which is the Leo constellation(a lion).
