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Why did they make constellation?

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Anonymous

7y ago
Updated: 9/11/2021

Ancient people imagined that they saw figures in the shapes formed by stars. This made it easier to map the night skies and these maps were useful navigational aids. Also, whether or not certain constellations were visible, or when they rose or set, were indicators of seasons.

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