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The sailors who named most of the Southern Hemisphere constellations looked up and imagined shapes in the stars; and since they were sailors, they imagined nautical objects, like the Octant, the Compass, the Telescope, the Flying Fish, and the Stove.
Octans, the Octant, represents a navigational instrument that is one-eighth of a circle. The octant wasn't big enough for detailed navigation, so a bigger instrument that was one-sixth of a circle - the "sextant" - replaced it.
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What is the mythology behind the constellation chamaeleon?
In Greek mythology, Chamaeleon is not specifically associated with a myth or story. The constellation was named after the chameleon, a small lizard known for its ability to change color to blend in with its surroundings. This name was given to the constellation in the 16th century by Dutch navigators.
What is the Roman name for Cassiopeia?
The Roman name for Cassiopeia is the same as the Greek name, as the constellation was named after the queen of Ethiopia in Greek mythology.
What is the alternative name of the constellation Gemini?
Gemini is a constellation of the zodiac. An alternate name for this constellation is the twins or Castor and Pollux.
What is the history behind the constellation Draco?
Draco, whose name means "the dragon" in Latin, is an ancient constellation which represents nearly every dragon mentioned in history. It is the eighth largest constellation in the night sky, and represents Ladon, the dragon that guarded the golden apples in the gardens of the Hesperides.
What is the mythology or story behind the name constellation Cetus?
In Greek mythology, Cetus is a sea monster sent by Poseidon to punish Queen Cassiopeia for her vanity. Perseus ultimately defeats Cetus as part of his quest to rescue Princess Andromeda. The constellation Cetus represents this sea monster in the night sky.
What is name of the table constellation?
The name for the table constellation is Mensa. The name Mensa is Latin for table. It was created in the 18th century and is part of the La Caille family. Mensa is a keystone shaped constellation.
What is the story behind the name Phish?
The story behind the band name Phish is a frequently asked question. There is no one answer but the easiest one would be that it was derived from the drummer's name, Jon Fishman. The band changed the name to Phish because it was easier to copyright.
What is the Star Constellation Name for December?
The star constellation for December is Sagittarius.
What is constellation name two constellation?
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What are the other name for constellation?
There is no other common name for constellation. (The term "sign" is related, but it is not the same.)
What is a woman's name and a southern constellation?
the constellation and womans name is norma
What constellation is the Orion telescopes named after?
The Orion telescopes are named after the constellation with the same name, the Orion constellation. The Orion constellation is named after the hunter in Greek mythology also with the same name, Orion.
