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What is constellations listed by Ptolemy?
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Who is the astronomer that wrote the almagest?
In 150 AD, Ptolemy published The Almagest This book was basically a summary of all the astronomical knowledge the Greek civilization had accumulated through the years. It included a listing of over 1000 stars and named 48 constellations. Those 48 constellations formed the foundation for our present constellation system.
How did Ptolemy explain the change of constellations during the year?
All the constellations were fixed to a crystal sphere that rotates at a slightly different rate from the Sun's rotation rate. So while the Sun goes round 365 times in a year, the sphere of the constellations go round 366 times.
What number ptolemy is Cleopatras brother?
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Who did Cleopatra 7th marry when Ptolemy XIII died?
She married her other brother, Ptolemy XIV.She married her other brother, Ptolemy XIV.She married her other brother, Ptolemy XIV.She married her other brother, Ptolemy XIV.She married her other brother, Ptolemy XIV.She married her other brother, Ptolemy XIV.She married her other brother, Ptolemy XIV.She married her other brother, Ptolemy XIV.She married her other brother, Ptolemy XIV.
What is constellations listed by Ptolemy?
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Why are certain constellations put on the circumpolar constellation chart and other are on the equatorial constellation chart?
because the circumpolar constellations are visible all year long and the others are not.
Who discovered the constillation pegasus?
It was one of the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd century astronomer Ptolemy. (Wikipedia)
What is the name of the diagram in which astronomers chart the paths of stars lives?
Constellations
What is the tool used to identify stars and constellations is called an?
it is called an star chart
Who named cygnus?
Cygnus is a northern constellation. It was named in ancient times and is one of the constellations listed by Ptolemy in the 2nd century.
What is the scientific name of the constellation pegasus?
There is no 'scientific' name. It is simply called Pegasus and was one of the 48 constellations named by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy. Other constellations include Orion, Ursa Major and Andromeda.
What is the popular name for Canis Major?
The answer is your mom Voliet8910 says: The brightest star Sirius is in it.
Who is the astronomer that wrote the almagest?
In 150 AD, Ptolemy published The Almagest This book was basically a summary of all the astronomical knowledge the Greek civilization had accumulated through the years. It included a listing of over 1000 stars and named 48 constellations. Those 48 constellations formed the foundation for our present constellation system.
How did Ptolemy explain the change of constellations during the year?
All the constellations were fixed to a crystal sphere that rotates at a slightly different rate from the Sun's rotation rate. So while the Sun goes round 365 times in a year, the sphere of the constellations go round 366 times.
Who discovered the Andromeda constellation?
The constellation of Andromeda was established by Ptolemy. It was one of the original 48 constellations listed in his second century treatise Almagest.
How can you recognize the constellation Leo?
The constellation Leo can be recognized by looking like a lion. It is one of the constellations of the zodiac. The name is Latin for lion. It was described by Ptolemy.
