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There is a total of 88 constellations, not 12.

There are 88 constellations total today but, there are only 27 major constellations and 12 zodiacal constellation signs total.

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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.


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


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".


Name the 12 zodiac constellations?

The 12 zodiac constellations that the star signs are based on are: Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpius, Sagittarius, Capricornus, Aquarius, and Pisces. Note that the star signs Scorpio and Capricorn do not have the same name as their associated constellations.


What is 'constellations' when translated from English to French?

"Constellations" translates to "constellations" in French.

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How many constellations are there within the path of the sun in the sky throughout the year which also known as the zodiac?

The "classical" zodiac consists of 12 constellations, most of them represent some animal (hence the name). According to the current definitions of constellations, however, the Sun goes through 13 constellations.The "classical" zodiac consists of 12 constellations, most of them represent some animal (hence the name). According to the current definitions of constellations, however, the Sun goes through 13 constellations.The "classical" zodiac consists of 12 constellations, most of them represent some animal (hence the name). According to the current definitions of constellations, however, the Sun goes through 13 constellations.The "classical" zodiac consists of 12 constellations, most of them represent some animal (hence the name). According to the current definitions of constellations, however, the Sun goes through 13 constellations.


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.


The zodiac is composed of what 12 celestial objects?

Constellations


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


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 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 is the total number of zodiac constellations in Indian astrology?

12


Are zodiacs constellations?

Yes. The 12 zodiacs belong to the group of 88 constellations. They are the constellations which include the ecliptic (The path were the sun goes through them.) Whichever constellation the sun was in on your birthday gives you your birthsign.


Name the 12 zodiac constellations?

The 12 zodiac constellations that the star signs are based on are: Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpius, Sagittarius, Capricornus, Aquarius, and Pisces. Note that the star signs Scorpio and Capricorn do not have the same name as their associated constellations.


Scorpios constellations longitude and latitude?

16h 53m 15s, −30° 44′ 12″


What is 'constellations' when translated from English to French?

"Constellations" translates to "constellations" in French.


What are the importance of constellations?

Constellations have been used to tell time for hundreds of years. The 12 zodiacal constellations are used to symbolize the 12 months in a yearly cycle. another is, It may lead a person to their position & to use this information in many ways like telling direction.