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Yes. Constellation literally means "Stars Together". There are other phenomena that are called "Constellations" (such as group members of a music band) but astronomically a constellation is the grouping - from the point of view of the Earth - of stars. From anywhere else in the galaxy there are different groupings!

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How does the change in the apparent position of the constellations provide evidence for earth's rotation and revolution?

The change in the apparent position of constellations throughout the year is caused by Earth's revolution around the sun. This change in position is also due to Earth's rotation on its axis, causing different constellations to become visible at night depending on a person's location on Earth. These observations provide evidence for both Earth's rotation and revolution.


The fact that the position of the constellations seems to change throughout the year is evidence that?

the Earth's orbit around the sun causes the apparent movement of the constellations. This phenomenon, known as parallax, allows us to observe different portions of the sky as the Earth revolves around the sun, creating the illusion of changing positions of the constellations throughout the year.


The fact that the position of the constellations seems to change throughout the year is?

due to the Earth's orbit around the Sun. As the Earth moves in its orbit, the angle from which we view the stars changes, causing the apparent position of the constellations to shift over time. This phenomenon is known as stellar parallax.


What is circumpolar when is it visible and list two circumpolar constellations?

At the poles half the sky is circumpolar all the time but you only get to see the stars in winter. They seem to go round a vertical axis. In typical northern hemisphere places constellations like Ursa Minor, Draco, Cassiopeia, Perseus and Cepheus are cirumpolar. If you go to North Norway other constellations like Gemini are circumpolar. It depends on your latitude.


Why do constellations change from season to season?

Yes, as the Earth revolves around the sun and the seasons change, the constellations that were previously in the direction of the sun are now in the opposite direction of the sun, so we can see them at night. In other words, we can never see any constellations that are in the same direction as the sun, but as the seasons change the sun's direction changes.

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The constellations you see from earth appear to change as the?

Earth revolves around the sun. That is why the constellations we see from Earth appear to change.


How do constellations change?

Constellations appear to change position in the night sky due to Earth's rotation on its axis. This causes constellations to rise and set as the night progresses. Over the course of the year, the position of constellations also changes due to Earth's orbit around the Sun, causing different constellations to be visible at different times of the year.


Can star constellations change shape?

yes it have 5 star


Why do constellations in the sky change throughout the night?

Constellations change position throughout the night due to the rotation of the Earth on its axis. As the Earth rotates from west to east, the stars appear to move across the sky, leading to a shift in the visible constellations. Additionally, the Earth's orbit around the Sun causes different constellations to be visible during different seasons. This dynamic movement creates the illusion of changing constellations over time.


Why the arrangement of the constellations doesn't change throughout the seasons?

The relative positions of the constellations do change throughout the year, but over a human lifetime, the changes are minimal. The constellations that are visible at night shift according to Earth's orbit around the Sun, creating the illusion of fixed positions.


How far would you have to move before the constellations would appear to change shape?

The constellations would not appear to change shape as you move because they are so far away that the relative positions of the stars remain constant from our viewpoint on Earth. This is why we can use constellations for navigation and timekeeping.


Do constellations change shape?

No, constellations do not change shape. They are patterns of stars in the sky that have been identified and named by astronomers. However, the positions of the stars in the sky may change over time due to the Earth's rotation and orbit around the Sun, but the overall shape of the constellation remains the same.


Why do constellations change with seasons?

Constellations appear to change with the seasons because Earth's orbit around the sun causes us to see different parts of the night sky during different times of the year. As Earth moves, the position of the stars relative to the sun changes, causing different constellations to become visible at different times.


It causes the change in the display of constellations in the sky?

The change in the display of constellations in the sky is primarily caused by the Earth's rotation on its axis and its orbit around the Sun. As the Earth rotates, different constellations become visible at different times of the night and throughout the seasons. Additionally, the Earth's orbit causes the position of constellations to shift over the course of the year, making some constellations visible only during specific seasons. Over long periods, the precession of the Earth's axis also alters the apparent positions of stars and constellations.


Constellations seems to change thoughout the year is evidence?

That Earth is orbiting the Sun.


What causes constellations to change position in the night?

Constellations change position in the night sky due to the rotation of the Earth on its axis. As the Earth spins, different parts of the sky become visible and then hidden from view, causing constellations to rise in the east and set in the west. Additionally, the Earth's orbit around the Sun causes constellations to appear at different positions throughout the year, leading to seasonal changes in visibility.


Why do constellations change shape?

The actual boundaries of the constellations do not change, but because all stars are moving, the shapes appear to change. e.g. Ursa Major (the Big Dipper) will be a different shape in 100,000 years as the stars that comprise it are all moving relative to each other.