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It is an easy way of identifying groups of stars and labelling and naming stars within constellations. Many constellations are long established. So they are also commonly known by people, making it easier for people to understand what is being talked about, be they scientists or ordinary people who can identify constellations and stars.
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How many constellations or there?
There are 88 constellations to be known by scientists.
How many constellations are there in the world?
there are 88 constellations known by scientists
How are constellations helpful to astronomers?
constellations aren't particularly helpful to scientists. they were helpful to people in ancient times for navigation and the answers to the unknown
Do sailors really use the constellations to find where to go?
they do because they know which constellations go north, south, west, and east Also, they would get lost without constellations.
How could you use the constellations to tell what season it is?
you tell wich constellations are in each season and find the ones for the season you are in.
How many constellations or there?
There are 88 constellations to be known by scientists.
How many constellations are there in the world?
there are 88 constellations known by scientists
What are Famous scientists for constellations?
William Herschell for example
How are constellations helpful to astronomers?
constellations aren't particularly helpful to scientists. they were helpful to people in ancient times for navigation and the answers to the unknown
When were constellations found by scientists?
They were all found at different times, there is no exact date
What would happen if all constellations dissappeared?
Nothing at all. Constellations are man made, so the stars will still be there.
What constellations did Columbus use to navigate?
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Do sailors really use the constellations to find where to go?
they do because they know which constellations go north, south, west, and east Also, they would get lost without constellations.
Who invented the modern constellations in the Northern Hemisphere?
Most of the (northern) constellations we use today were invented in ancient times, especially by the ancient Greeks. More recently, a few were added (to fill the entire surface of the sky with constellations), and the limits between constellations were defined exactly.
How could you use the constellations to tell what season it is?
you tell wich constellations are in each season and find the ones for the season you are in.
What telescope would you use to see the constellations?
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What tool would you use to identify constellations?
Telescope
