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What is the difference between the zodiac constellations and other constellations?
There is an imaginary band in the sky called the Plane of the Ecliptic. The planets we can see from earth, never wander above or below that band of sky - so the planets are always in one of the other of the constellations that lie in that band. We call those particular 12 (or 13) constellations the "constellations of the Zodiac".
Where is the constellation located in the sky?
All the stars in the sky have been assigned to 88 separate constellations, so there are constellations all over the sky.
What are patterns in the sky called?
A pattern of stars in the sky is often called a Constellation.
How many constellations can you identify in the night sky?
There are officially 88 constellations.
What two constellation are never in th sky at the same time?
There are many correct answers to this one. There are 12 constellations that are around the ecliptic, or the "celestial equator". We call these the "signs of the Zodiac". Pick any two constellations that are 6 apart; those two constellations will not be in the sky together. For example, Capricorn and Cancer, or Aquarius and Leo.
What is the difference between the zodiac constellations and other constellations?
There is an imaginary band in the sky called the Plane of the Ecliptic. The planets we can see from earth, never wander above or below that band of sky - so the planets are always in one of the other of the constellations that lie in that band. We call those particular 12 (or 13) constellations the "constellations of the Zodiac".
Where is the constellation located in the sky?
All the stars in the sky have been assigned to 88 separate constellations, so there are constellations all over the sky.
What are patterns in the sky called?
A pattern of stars in the sky is often called a Constellation.
How many constellations can you identify in the night sky?
There are officially 88 constellations.
Do astronomers divide the sky into galaxies?
no, they divide the sky into constellations
When do you see constellations?
in the night sky
What are the star patterns in the sky?
Constellations
What two constellation are never in th sky at the same time?
There are many correct answers to this one. There are 12 constellations that are around the ecliptic, or the "celestial equator". We call these the "signs of the Zodiac". Pick any two constellations that are 6 apart; those two constellations will not be in the sky together. For example, Capricorn and Cancer, or Aquarius and Leo.
Are the constellations in the Galaxy?
Yes, all constellations in the night sky are within the Milky Way.
What are constellations groups of?
Constellations are a group of stars that make an imaginary shape in the night sky.
How many constellations are recognized by astronomers today?
There are 88 constellations recognized by astronomers right now.
Are Only stars close to the ecliptic are located in constellations?
No, constellations cover the entire area of the sky.
