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When did Galileo discover constellations?
Galileo did not discover any new constellations. Instead, he made important observations about the existing constellations and their movements in the night sky, using his telescope to study the stars and planets.
Who discovered aquarius?
The Babylonians are credited with the discovery and naming of most of the constellations.
How many constellations have been found?
There are 88 recognized constellations in the night sky. Some have been discovered but not recognized. And their still some to discover that may be recognized.
Does constellation Orion rotate about the pole star?
All the constellations appear to rotate round the pole star because the pole star is in line with the axis that the Earth rotates around with us on board.
When were star constellations first discovered?
It is impossible to say when star constellations were "first discovered".The stars in the heavens have been recorded since man first learned to write.There are many instances of the stars being recorded in the Christian Bible and Holy books of other religions
Who discovered the constillation pegasus?
It was one of the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd century astronomer Ptolemy. (Wikipedia)
Circumpolar constellations appear to rotate around?
The North Star, or Polaris. This star remains nearly stationary in the sky while all other stars seem to rotate around it due to the Earth's rotation on its axis.
How was the constellation Andromeda discovered?
Nobody discovered constellations; they were invented. Somebody must have said something like "this group of stars looks like such-and-such", and given it the appropriate name.
The belt of constellations through which all the planets move is called the?
The belt of constellations through which all the planets move is called zodiac. The true shape of the planetary orbits was discovered by Kepler.
Do the stars in the constellation Ursa major appear to rotate clockwise or counterclockwise?
In the Northern Hemisphere, when facing North, towards the Pole Star (Polaris) Ursa Major and surrounding constellations, rotate counter-clockwise (right to left).Turn round to face south (with Polaris behind you) the stars rotate clockwise (left to right).
When Aquarius was discovered?
Like most constellations Aquarius is a borrowing by the Greeks from the Babylonians, who had been around since 1830 BC.
What year was the constellation Orion discovered?
Orion is one of the most noticeable constellations in the sky, and has been known since antiquity.
