answersLogoWhite

0

Constellations are basically patterns of stars in the sky. An agreed set of 88 constellation have been defined. Many of these go back to ancient times, and have names that go back thousands of years. All of them have been visible as long as humans can remember, so nobody can be said to have discovered them. Different constellations have got their names because people thought their shape looked like something. For most it is hard to see the particular shape thought of. Of all of them, the constellation Leo most looks like what it is suppose to represent, namely a crouching lion. Other constellations that are very easy to recognise include Ursa Major (The Plough or Great Bear) and Orion, the most recognisable and most magnificent constellation of them all.

Constellations usually look the same shapes wherever you are in the world. If you are in different parts though, some won't be so easily seen or they will appear to be in different parts of the sky than you normally see them. This is the same as when you look at anything from different locations. In the Southern Hemisphere you would see some different constellations that you would in the northern hemisphere. On any clear night you can see constellations. At different times of year though, some are not visible. Some are visible all year round, the ones nearest the pole star, including Ursa Major and Cassiopeia.

User Avatar

Wiki User

16y ago

What else can I help you with?

Continue Learning about Astronomy

Why do scientists still use constellations?

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.


How many constellations or there?

There are 88 official constellations recognized by the International Astronomical Union. These constellations cover the entire celestial sphere and are used as a way to divide the night sky for observational and navigational purposes.


How many constellations are there in the world?

There are 88 officially recognized constellations in the world. These are recognized by the International Astronomical Union and are used to divide the celestial sphere for observational and navigational purposes.


How constellations are useful to man?

Constellations have been used for navigation for centuries, helping travelers find their way by using specific stars as reference points. They are also used in ancient mythology and storytelling to pass down cultural beliefs and traditions. In modern times, constellations are used in astronomy to locate and study celestial objects, helping scientists understand the universe better.


How could you use the constellations to tell what season it is?

You can use the constellations to determine the season by identifying the prominent ones visible in the night sky during that time. For example, in the northern hemisphere, constellations like Orion and Taurus are easily visible in the winter sky, while constellations like Cygnus and Aquila are prominent in the summer sky. This way, by recognizing the specific constellations, you can approximate what season it is.

Related Questions

What are Famous scientists for constellations?

William Herschell for example


Why do scientists still use constellations?

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.


How many constellations or there?

There are 88 official constellations recognized by the International Astronomical Union. These constellations cover the entire celestial sphere and are used as a way to divide the night sky for observational and navigational purposes.


Why do scientists use scientific names to refer to specific organism?

they use speshel nmes so they can tell them apart


When were constellations found by scientists?

They were all found at different times, there is no exact date


How many constellations are there in the world?

There are 88 officially recognized constellations in the world. These are recognized by the International Astronomical Union and are used to divide the celestial sphere for observational and navigational purposes.


How to learn the constellations?

What I have done to learn about constellations are as followed: 1.Answer the following questions: A.Knowledge-Name 5 constellations and what they mean. B.Comprehension-What are constellations? Who first connected the stars to make pictures? Tell this is 100-150 words. C.Application-Tell how Andromeda and Cepheus are related. Draw a map of the constellations that includes Andromeda, Cephues, Casseopia, and others surrounding them. D.Analysis-Put the constellations in labeled catagories. E.Synthesis-Make a new constellation. Give it a name, meaning, and story. F.Evaluation-Which constellations is your favorite? Why?


How constellations are useful to man?

Constellations have been used for navigation for centuries, helping travelers find their way by using specific stars as reference points. They are also used in ancient mythology and storytelling to pass down cultural beliefs and traditions. In modern times, constellations are used in astronomy to locate and study celestial objects, helping scientists understand the universe better.


How could you use the constellations to tell what season it is?

You can use the constellations to determine the season by identifying the prominent ones visible in the night sky during that time. For example, in the northern hemisphere, constellations like Orion and Taurus are easily visible in the winter sky, while constellations like Cygnus and Aquila are prominent in the summer sky. This way, by recognizing the specific constellations, you can approximate what season it is.


How do you tell partrige apart?

The answer depends on what you want tell it apart from!


How do stars and constellations affect us today?

Stars and constellations have cultural, navigational, and scientific significance today. They inspire art, literature, and naming conventions. Navigators still use them for orientation. Scientists study stars and constellations to learn about the universe's origin and evolution.


How does proper motion affect the constellations?

suck my penis and ill tell you