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Celestial constellations have religious and cultural significance. They also can be used as navigational tools by orientating star maps at certain times of night to match up.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoConstellations are important because our current calendars are based on the zodiacal constellations - the constellations along the ecliptic. The different zodiacal constellations were used as a tool for our ancestors to know when animals hibernate, and migrate - they used them to tell when the rainy season was coming - they used them to know when to harvest and plant their crops. Everything about our current way of life is based on watching the constellations.
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How does earth revolution affect the viewing of constellation?
As earth orbits the sun, different constellations come into view while others disappear. Circumpolar constellations are visible all year long, other constellations are not.
How many constellations are there in the northern hemisphere?
first question, how many asses can you find in your dick, then there is your answer, NONE
How many constellations did Leonardo da Vinci find?
I can find no trace of Leonardo finding any constellation.
The fact that the position of the constellations seems?
every celestial object is moving in its own axis. whole universe is under going change of position.
What are things named after Artemis?
A minor planet, (105) Artemis; a lunar crater; the Artemis Chasma and the Artemis Corona (both on Venus) have all been named for her.
What important purpose do constellations serve?
it is a big star
What are the 5 main constellations?
the 5 main constellations names are Ursa major,Ursa minor,cassiopeia,cepheus,and Draco
What are constellations that follow the path of the sun?
These are the ZODIACAL CONSTELLATIONS - the constellations of the zodiac.
Why are constellations important to astronomers?
Because Chuck Norris said they were
How many constellations in the Earth?
There are no constellations in the Earth. They are in space. There are 88 official constellations.
List and describe some constellations?
88 modern constellations - a list of the current constellations. Former constellations - a list of former constellations. Chinese constellations List of Nakshatras - sectors along the moon's ecliptic Asterism (astronomy)
How are constellations important in the solar system?
There are no constellations in the solar system. They can only be seen from Earth and from the other planets in the Solar System. They can help us learn about the rest of space and the Solar System itself. We can also study stars in the constellations and help us learn about our own star, the Sun.
Are all-stars constellations?
Constellations are patterns of stars, so stars cannot be constellations.
How many zodiac constellations are there?
There are 12 zodiac constellations, althought some belive there are 13, but most people think there is only 12. If the project is not to Important put 12, same with important ones, but I WoulD mention that some people belive that there is a 13 constellation. Hope this helped
What are constellations for?
No one exactly knows what are constellations for.
When was The Constellations created?
The Constellations was created in 2008.
WHAT constellations border the Andromeda constellations?
draco the dragon
