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Why are there two Gemini constellations in the night sky?
There are two Gemini constellations in the night sky because one is based on the Greek mythology twins Castor and Pollux, while the other is based on the actual group of stars that form the constellation.
What are the most well know constellations besides the big dipper and the Orion?
Some other well-known constellations include Cassiopeia, Ursa Major (which includes the Big Dipper), and Scorpius. Additionally, there is Gemini, Leo, and Taurus which are recognizable in the night sky.
Are signs of the Zodiac also constellations?
The twelve signs of the Zodiac are figures of astrology, and represented the star formations through which the Sun, Moon, and five planets passed. (Only Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn are visible to the naked eye.) The constellations with these zodiac names were among those listed by Ptolemy (83 AD - 168 AD). In order of the zodiac calendar : Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces. Due to the procession of the equinox, the astronomical constellations are no longer aligned with the signs, notably Capricorn.
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".
What other Constellations are near Scorpius?
Some constellations near Scorpius include Libra, Ophiuchus, Sagittarius, and Corona Australis. Depending on the season and location, other neighboring constellations may also be visible.
Is Gemini used to point to other constellations or planets?
Planets
Does Taurus have relationship with other constellations?
It borders seven other constellations. They are Auriga, Perseus, Aries, Cetus, Eridanus, Orion and Gemini.
Is the Leo constellation close to any other constellations?
Yes - Cancer the Crab and Gemini the Twins
Why are there two Gemini constellations in the night sky?
There are two Gemini constellations in the night sky because one is based on the Greek mythology twins Castor and Pollux, while the other is based on the actual group of stars that form the constellation.
Is the constellation cancer near any other famous constellations?
In the Northern sky..Cancer(the Crab) is the faintest of the known constellations,To the naked eye,the "nearest" constellations are; Leo(the Lion) Leo Mionor,Gemini(the Twins)Canis Minor(the Lesser Dog) and Hydra. Nearest of course,is very relative,as these Suns and Stars are many light years apart
What are the other constellations in the sky?
Ursa Major (big bear), Ursa Minor, there are quite a few. The sun passes through 13 constellations, and these are known as the zodiac, and are quite familiar to people interested in astrology. Cancer, Taurus, Libra, Gemini, etc. In the southern hemisphere are more constellations not visible to us northern latitude folks. Arrangements of stars that look like something (such as the Big Dipper) are more properly known as "asterisms."
What are the most well know constellations besides the big dipper and the Orion?
Some other well-known constellations include Cassiopeia, Ursa Major (which includes the Big Dipper), and Scorpius. Additionally, there is Gemini, Leo, and Taurus which are recognizable in the night sky.
Who found the constellation Cancer?
The constellations have been known as long as people can remember. A constellation is just a pattern stars appear to make in the sky as we look at them, though most of the stars that we associate as being part of any constellation have no connection to each other. Various ancient peoples have given names to the various constellations and those names still exist today.
Are signs of the Zodiac also constellations?
The twelve signs of the Zodiac are figures of astrology, and represented the star formations through which the Sun, Moon, and five planets passed. (Only Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn are visible to the naked eye.) The constellations with these zodiac names were among those listed by Ptolemy (83 AD - 168 AD). In order of the zodiac calendar : Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces. Due to the procession of the equinox, the astronomical constellations are no longer aligned with the signs, notably Capricorn.
What type of stars does the constellation have?
Constellations do not exist in space; the constellations, the patterns of stars in the sky and the names that we give them, exist only in our minds. There isn't actually any connection between the stars, and when we travel to other stars, we'll find that the constellations that are familiar to us will disappear.However, the constellations that we see are primarily composed of especially bright stars. If they weren't bright, we wouldn't have noticed them!
How far away are the stars in the constellation Gemini?
Gemini is made up of many, many stars - each one having it's own relative distance form Earth. It only looks like Gemini from our perspective... in another solar system, you wouldn't recognize it.
Was Cleopatra known by other names?
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