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A constellation is a group of stars - pronoun?
constellation is a group of stars with a name assigned to it ;
Are stars the only fixed objects in the galaxy?
No. Stars are not fixed objects.
Ursa Major Orion and Andromeda are fixed groups of stars What are such fixed groups of stars called?
constellations
Can shooting stars be a part of constellations?
Shooting stars are not actually stars but rather meteors that enter Earth's atmosphere and burn up, so they are not part of constellations. Constellations are patterns of stars as seen from Earth, and shooting stars move too quickly to be part of a fixed pattern.
What star is considered fixed star?
All the visible stars are considered fixed stars to distinguish them from the planets that wander round among the fixed stars. Some nearby stars appear to move very slowly with what is called 'proper motion'; but it takes thousands of years for the shapes of the constellations to change even slightly.
What was an advance made by Hellenic scholars?
One of the greatest advances made by a Hellenic scholar was the discovery of the 'fixed' stars. Aristarchus of Samos (310-230 BCE) was the first to discover the vastness of the Universe by studying the pattern of the stars.
Which is a fixed star the sun the Proxima Centauri or the pole star?
Any star other than our own sun is a fixed star. Therefore Proxima Centauri (a red dwarf star) and the Pole Star (Polaris) are fixed stars. Note that fixed stars only appear to be fixed but are actually in motion.
What is a scientist who maps the fixed stars?
An astronomer is a scientist who specializes in mapping and studying the fixed stars in the universe. They use telescopes and various instruments to observe and collect data on the positions, movements, and characteristics of stars to better understand the cosmos.
Which thing stay fix in a pattern in sky?
Stars stay fixed in a pattern in the sky due to their relative distance from Earth and the rotation of the Earth. This pattern is known as the celestial sphere. The stars appear to move across the sky due to the Earth's rotation, but their positions relative to each other remain constant over long periods of time.
Why are these not included in constellations because their positions in the sky are not fixed?
Objects that are not included in constellations, such as planets and some stars, are excluded because their positions change over time due to their orbits or movement through space. Unlike fixed stars that maintain consistent locations relative to one another, these celestial bodies exhibit noticeable motion against the backdrop of the fixed stars. This dynamic nature makes it difficult to define a stable pattern or grouping, which is essential for the classification of constellations. Consequently, constellations are primarily based on static arrangements of stars that remain relatively unchanged over human timescales.
An unlearned and fixed pattern of behavior common to all members of a species is called?
An unlearned and fixed pattern of behavior common to all members of a species is called a fixed action pattern. See http://www.answers.com/topic/fixed-action-pattern
What is a specific pattern of stars?
An specific pattern of stars could be called a constellation.
