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Explain the composition of the word constellation?
The word constellation has Latin roots. The Latin word for star is 'stella,' this led to the late Latin word 'constellatio' which was also a French word. The word constellation is a Middle English word.
What is a constellation in Leo?
Leo is a constellation - there is not a constellation inside Leo.
What are Sextans?
a constellation a constellation
Does each constellation has a French name?
Yes, each constellation has a French name. The International Astronomical Union recognizes 88 modern constellations. Forty-eight constellations represent those mentioned in classical Greek sources while those in the southern hemisphere serve as sixteenth- to eighteenth century additions to what can be seen in the northern hemisphere.
What constellation is the archer?
sagittarius is the constellation of Archery
Constellation is a French name?
no..
Each constellation has a french name true or false?
alse
Who was the discoverer of the constellation Pyxis?
The Pyxis constellation was discovered in the 18th century by French astronomer, Nicolas Louis de Lacaille and was originally called the Pyxis Nautica.
What were some of successful battles that the USS Constellation won in the Gulf of Mexico?
The prize warship of the new rebuilding of the US Navy was the USS Constellation. In the Gulf of Mexico, near the island of Nevis, The Constellation killed 29 French sailors and wounded 71. Losses for the Americans were only two dead and two wounded. In the following year, the French ship, the La Vengence barely survived an attack by the Constellation.
Explain the composition of the word constellation?
The word constellation has Latin roots. The Latin word for star is 'stella,' this led to the late Latin word 'constellatio' which was also a French word. The word constellation is a Middle English word.
What was the most famous warship commissioned to fight the french privateers who were attacking American mechant ships?
The U.S. frigate Constellation was heavily engaged in the undeclared naval war with France 1798-800.http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/c13/constellation-i.htm
When was fornax recognized as a constellation?
It was first described by the French astronomer Nicolas Louis de Lacaille in 1752.
What is Constellation Musca?
Constellation Musca is a small and faint constellation located in the southern sky. It represents a fly, and it was one of the 12 constellations created by the French astronomer Nicolas Louis de Lacaille in the 18th century. It is not widely recognized or prominent in popular culture.
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
