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What are the two groups of constellations?

The two groups of constellations are northern constellations and southern constellations. Northern constellations are visible primarily from the Northern Hemisphere, while southern constellations are visible primarily from the Southern Hemisphere.


Are there any constellations visible in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

Yes, there are several constellations visible in both hemispheres, known as circumpolar constellations. Examples include Ursa Major (Big Dipper) and Orion. These constellations can be seen year-round from various locations on Earth.


What are polar constellations?

They are the constellations at the celestial north & south poles - Ursa Minor (the little bear) is at the celestial North Pole and the Southern Cross is a constellation near the celestial South Pole.


Is the southern constenalltion more modern than the northern constellations?

No, the southern constellations are not more modern than the northern constellations. Constellations have been observed and documented for thousands of years, with many originating from ancient civilizations. The division between southern and northern constellations is based on the hemisphere from which they are seen, not on their age or historical significance.


What constellations can be seen everywhere in the world?

The circumpolar constellations are visible throughout the year from all latitudes on Earth. Examples include Ursa Major, Ursa Minor, Cassiopeia, and Draco. These constellations never set below the horizon, making them visible in both northern and southern hemispheres.

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What has the author Francis Lamb written?

Francis Lamb has written: 'Astroscopium; or, Two hemispheres, containing all the Northern and Southern constellations, projected upon the poles of the world..' 'Astroscopium, or Two hemispheres, containing all the northern and southern constellations' -- subject(s): Astronomical instruments, Constellations


What are the two groups of constellations?

The two groups of constellations are northern constellations and southern constellations. Northern constellations are visible primarily from the Northern Hemisphere, while southern constellations are visible primarily from the Southern Hemisphere.


What three countries are in southern are in both northern and southern hemisphere?

Ecuador Colombia Brazil


Are there any constellations visible in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

Yes, there are several constellations visible in both hemispheres, known as circumpolar constellations. Examples include Ursa Major (Big Dipper) and Orion. These constellations can be seen year-round from various locations on Earth.


The equator divides the world into two hemispheres what are they?

The two hemispheres formed by the equator are the northern and southern hemisphere.(No durr.)


What two hemispheres are separated by the equator?

The equator separates the Earth into the Northern Hemisphere and the Southern Hemisphere.


What are the names of the two hemispheres?

Northern hemisphere and southern hemisphere


Is Australia of the northern and western hemispheres or the southern or eastern hemispheres?

Southern and eastern.


Devides the earth into northern and southern hemispheres?

The equator divides the earth into northern and southern hemispheres.


South America is in how many hemispheres?

Three; Northern, Southern, and Eastern hemispheres.


Into which two hemispheres does the equator divide the earth?

The equator divides the earth into the northern and southern hemispheres. The prime meridian divides earth into the eastern and western hemispheres.


Is Australia part of the northern and western hemispheres or the southern and eastern hemispheres?

southern and eastern