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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.


List and describe some constellations?

88 modern constellations - a list of the current constellations. Former constellations - a list of former constellations. Chinese constellations List of Nakshatras - sectors along the moon's ecliptic Asterism (astronomy)


What is the imaginary plane surface formed by the earth as it revolves around the sun is known as the?

The plane of the earth's orbit is referred to as the Ecliptic plane.It also forms the line in the sky that the sun appears to travel through the stars during the course of a year, called the Ecliptic. The constellations of the Zodiac are the constellations arranged around the Ecliptic.


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".


Do planets wander in and out of constellations?

yes, they do. The planets wander through the constellations of the zodiac, as do the moon and sun. They all travel on a very narrow path of sky called the Ecliptic - and the constellations along the ecliptic are the constellations of the zodiac. Zodiac is a Greek word that means "ring of animals".

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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.


What zodiac is Pegasus?

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


Are Only stars close to the ecliptic are located in constellations?

No, constellations cover the entire area of the sky.


What is the path the zodiac follows through the night sky is?

The Zodiac roughly coincides with the Ecliptic - the plane of Earth's orbit around the Sun. However, "The Zodiac" specifically refers to the constellations among those paths. Traditionally, there are 12 such constellations, though the actual Ecliptic passes through 13 constellations, according to the modern boundaries of the constellations.


List and describe some constellations?

88 modern constellations - a list of the current constellations. Former constellations - a list of former constellations. Chinese constellations List of Nakshatras - sectors along the moon's ecliptic Asterism (astronomy)


What meant by Group of stars near ecliptic?

The ecliptic is the path the sun seems to follow through our sky. Some stars are grouped near the ecliptic, such as the constellations that make up the zodiac.


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.


Is a circumpolar constellation?

No. All circumpolar constellations are found near the celestial poles. Because of their proximity to the poles, they never disappear from view. Sagittarius is on the ecliptic and thus (like all other zodiac constellations) not close enough to the poles to render it circumpolar.


What is the imaginary plane surface formed by the earth as it revolves around the sun is known as the?

The plane of the earth's orbit is referred to as the Ecliptic plane.It also forms the line in the sky that the sun appears to travel through the stars during the course of a year, called the Ecliptic. The constellations of the Zodiac are the constellations arranged around the Ecliptic.


What constellations border Leo?

Along the ecliptic, Leo is bordered by Virgo, The Maiden and Cancer The Crab.


How do you describe the constellation taurus?

Taurus is one of the constellations of the zodiac, which means it is crossed by the plane of the ecliptic.


Can circumpolar stars be included in the zodiac?

No. The Zodiac are 12 constellations that lie in the plane of the ecliptic; circumpolar ("moving around the pole") stars are well above or below the ecliptic.