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The first constellations were, we believe, invented by the ancient Babylonians and Sumerians, and perhaps the Phoenicians. These were to give people a way to refer to the stars and constellations, and provided a heavenly anchor for their stories.
Most of the northern hemisphere constellation names that we use today were invented, or adapted, by the ancient Greeks and Romans.
The Southern Hemisphere constellations were largely named by sailors and mariners. It's likely that the people who lived in these southern lands had names of their own for the constellations and stars, but few of those are still in use.
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Is there a chimera constellation?
No, but there is a constellation that look similar which is the Leo constellation(a lion).
Which constellation has the star arcturis?
The constellation is called Bootes.The constellation is called Bootes.The constellation is called Bootes.The constellation is called Bootes.
Which constellation is the star Aldebaran in?
It's in the constellation of Taurus, the brightest star in that constellation.
Where are the stars in the constellation the big dipper?
Inside the constellation
What does the western star constellation mean?
A western star constellation means that the constellation can be viewed on the west (such as CA) as opposed to Turkey.
What are the oldest constillations?
Apparently the constellation Bootes is the oldest constellation.
What are some interesting What are facts about Draco the constellation?
Draco means dragon and it is the oldest constellation
What is an fact about the consellation Aquarius?
it is the oldest constellation
What are some facts about the constellation Pisces?
Pisces is the oldest constellation and ranking 14th in size. Pisces means fish in latin. Pisces is also a zodiac. It can be seen from October to December in the Northern Hemisphere.Read more: What_are_some_interesting_facts_on_the_constellation_Pisces
What are the major stars in Taurus?
Taurus is one of the oldest and largest constellations in the northern hemisphere. There are over 135 stars that make up the constellation.
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 astronomer is responsible for creating or documenting the cancer constellation?
Cancer is one of the ancient constellations that can't really be pinned down to "it was this guy here that came up with it." The oldest surviving texts of Babylonian astrology make reference to AL.LUL, "the Crayfish", corresponding to the later constellation of Cancer (which means "Crab").
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
Where is the the constellation heel?
There is no such constellation.
Is there a chimera constellation?
No, but there is a constellation that look similar which is the Leo constellation(a lion).
