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constellations aren't particularly helpful to scientists. they were helpful to people in ancient times for navigation and the answers to the unknown

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How many constellations are recognized by astronomers today?

There are 88 constellations recognized by astronomers right now.


How many constellations are recognized by astronomers?

There are 88 recognized constellations by astronomers. These constellations are officially defined regions of the celestial sphere used to divide the sky for observational and navigational purposes. Each constellation contains groups of stars that form recognizable patterns.


How many Constellations do astronomers recognized?

Astronomers recognize 88 official constellations, which form the basis for dividing the sky into different regions to help locate and identify stars and celestial objects.


How many constellations are so far recognized by astronomers?

Astronomers currently recognize 88 official constellations. These constellations have been defined by the International Astronomical Union and are used to divide the sky into different regions for observational and navigational purposes.


How are constellations helpful?

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Do astronomers divide the sky into galaxies?

no, they divide the sky into constellations


What have astronomers done to enable us to locate constellations?

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What is the name of the diagram in which astronomers chart the paths of stars lives?

Constellations


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.


What are people who study constellations called?

Either Astronomers OR Astrologers - depending on what they are studying.


How do astronomers identify constellations?

Constellations are simply pattern of stars that with a little imagination, resemble objects, people or animals. You don't need anything to identify them other then your eyes and a little imagination.


How many contallations are there?

There are approximately 88 constellations in the Northern and Southern Hemisphere combine.