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The zodiac is the collection of constellations around the meridian that are familiar astrological signs (capricorn, virgo, taurus, aries, leo, etc.) There are many constellations in both the northern and southern hemispheres that are not part of the zodiac. Some that you may have heard of in the northern hemisphere include Orion, the big and little dippers (formerly Ursa Major and Ursa Minor), and Cassiopeia.

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What are constellations that follow the path of the sun?

The constellations that follow the path of the sun in the sky are known as the zodiac constellations. There are 12 zodiac constellations that the sun passes through during the year as seen from Earth. These constellations form the basis of the zodiac signs used in astrology.


What is the difference between the zodiac constellations and other constellations?

There is an imaginary band in the sky called the Plane of the Ecliptic. The planets we can see from earth, never wander above or below that band of sky - so the planets are always in one of the other of the constellations that lie in that band. We call those particular 12 (or 13) constellations the "constellations of the Zodiac".


The belt of constellations through which all the planets move is called the?

The belt of constellations through which all the planets move is called zodiac. The true shape of the planetary orbits was discovered by Kepler.


Which constellations does the ecliptic pass through?

The ecliptic passes through 13 constellations, known as the zodiac constellations. These constellations include Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces. Additionally, the ecliptic also passes through a 13th constellation known as Ophiuchus.


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

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The Sun Moon and planets are always found within a band of constellations known as the?

zodiac


What zodiac constellations are found in the sky on February 15th 12am?

All of them


What are constellations that follow the path of the sun?

The constellations that follow the path of the sun in the sky are known as the zodiac constellations. There are 12 zodiac constellations that the sun passes through during the year as seen from Earth. These constellations form the basis of the zodiac signs used in astrology.


What zodiac is Pegasus?

Pegasus is NOT a zodiacal constellation. Only the constellations along the ecliptic are the constellations of the zodiac.


How many revised zodiac constellations are there?

Indian astrology does not revise constellations.


What are the 12 main constelations?

There is no such thing as a "main" constellation in terms of ASTRONOMY, the IAU recognises 88 constellations. However in terms of ASTROLOGY = there are 12 signs of the Zodiac. The signes of the Zodiac are incorporated into (are a subset) of the 88 IAU recognised constellations


What two constellations is Pisces located by?

Between the two zodiac constellations Aries and Aquarius


What is the difference between the zodiac constellations and other constellations?

There is an imaginary band in the sky called the Plane of the Ecliptic. The planets we can see from earth, never wander above or below that band of sky - so the planets are always in one of the other of the constellations that lie in that band. We call those particular 12 (or 13) constellations the "constellations of the Zodiac".


How many costelations are in the Zodiac?

There are 12 constellations in the tropical zodiac that is used by astrologers. They are the same as the names of the zodiac signs.


The belt of constellations through which all the planets move is called the?

The belt of constellations through which all the planets move is called zodiac. The true shape of the planetary orbits was discovered by Kepler.


Which constellations does the ecliptic pass through?

The ecliptic passes through 13 constellations, known as the zodiac constellations. These constellations include Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces. Additionally, the ecliptic also passes through a 13th constellation known as Ophiuchus.


The zodiac is composed of what 12 celestial objects?

Constellations