answersLogoWhite

0

the greeks did that

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

Who name stars assigning them to constellations and giving them greek letters?

Johann Bayer.


Who assigned stars to constellations and gave them Greek letters?

ms merkel


Who named stars by assigning them to constellations and giving them greek letter?

Johannes Bayer assigned Greek letters to stars within each constellation in his 1603 star atlas "Uranometria". This naming convention is still used today to identify stars, especially within the Bayer designation system.


Why are greek letters used in the stars of constellations?

Greek and Latin have traditionally been used in science. On the other hand, giving letters is simpler than giving each star its own name; but many of the stars still have their own names, especially the brighter ones. For example, Alpha Centauri is also known as Toliman; Alpha Canis Majoris is also known as Sirius.


Who named stars by assigning them to constellation and giving them greek letters?

The Greek astronomer Claudius Ptolemy played a prominent role in naming stars by assigning them to constellations and giving them Greek letters in his work called the Almagest, which was a comprehensive text on astronomy and mathematical theories. His system of star designation has been influential in astronomy throughout history.


Who named stars by assigning them to contellations and giving them Greek letters?

It was Johann Bayer.


What were the constellations named after?

greek gods


What were constellations name after?

greek gods


What are most of the Greek constellations named after?

I'm not exactly positive on this but they are based on gos.


How do astronomers label some stars within constellations?

Astronomers label stars within constellations using Greek letters, such as Alpha, Beta, Gamma, etc., in order of their brightness within the constellation. For example, the brightest star in Orion is labeled Alpha Orionis, or Betelgeuse.


How are Greek myths and constellations alike?

Greek myths and constellations are alike in that they both feature characters and stories from Greek mythology. The constellations are often named after these characters or elements from the myths. Additionally, both myths and constellations have been passed down through generations as a way to explain natural phenomena and provide insight into the world around us.


Are all of the constellation names Greek?

Every single ancient country could see the sky, so each one had their on constellations. Most of them were Greek and Egyptian, but some were Islamic and Roman. The famous constellations are the Greek ones.