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Can you see Virgo constellation in Canada?

There are many popular constellations that are visible from Canada. Popular constellations include the big and little dipper for example.


How cold does it get in summer in north America?

Summer typically lasts from June to September. Summer officially begins on the Summer Solstice, which differs each year although the recognized date is June 21st. Summer officially ends on the September Equinox (also the kickoff for Fall), which also differs each year although the recognized date is September 22nd.


Can same star constellations be seen from Europe and Australia?

Some of them, yes. Constellations along the Zodiac can be seen from either hemisphere, but constellations well away from the celesial equator cannot be seen very far in the other hemisphere. For example, Ursa Major is not visible in Australia, and the Southern Cross is not visible in Europe or North America. Most of the "official" constellations were named by northern hemisphere astronomers, or European navigators sailing in southern waters. Look at how many southern hemisphere constellations have a nautical theme; the Telescope, the Octant, the Quadrant. Even Cetus, the Whale, was named by sailors, not people who LIVED there.


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.


Is there anymore hidden zodiac constellation?

There is one zodiac constellation that is not included in the traditional zodiac calendar. That constellation is Ophiuchus, and it lies between Scorpius and Sagittarius. This means there are 13 zodiac constellations. Constellations cannot be "hidden," so to speak. They are a fabrication of the human mind and would not exist elsewhere in the universe as we see them on Earth. Currently, we have 88 constellations (some of which are Northern hemisphere constellations, others of which are Southern hemisphere constellations) and their boundaries (constellations are not just the stars that make up a shape, but every celestial object in a defined region in the sky) fill the entire sky.

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How many official constellations exist?

There are 88 officially recognized constellations in the sky.


How many constellations are there in the world?

There are 88 officially recognized constellations in the world. These are recognized by the International Astronomical Union and are used to divide the celestial sphere for observational and navigational purposes.


How many constellations are recognized by astronomers?

There are 88 recognized constellations by astronomers. These constellations are officially defined regions of the celestial sphere used to divide the sky for observational and navigational purposes. Each constellation contains groups of stars that form recognizable patterns.


What constellations can't be seen?

Too many to mention - there are about 88 officially recognized constellations and more than 2/3rds of them can be seen from the Northern Hemisphere.


How many constellations are so far recognized by astronomers?

Astronomers currently recognize 88 official constellations. These constellations have been defined by the International Astronomical Union and are used to divide the sky into different regions for observational and navigational purposes.


How many constellations can you identify in the night sky?

There are officially 88 constellations.


How many constellations are recognized by astronomers today?

There are 88 constellations recognized by astronomers right now.


How many contelliation are there?

There are 88 officially recognized constellations in modern astronomy. These constellations cover the entire celestial sphere and are used for navigation and identifying stars. The list was standardized by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 1922.


How many official constellations are currently recongnized?

As of now, there are 88 officially recognized constellations. These were standardized by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 1922. The constellations cover the entire celestial sphere and serve as a way to organize and identify stars and other celestial objects.


How many constellations have been found?

There are 88 recognized constellations in the night sky. Some have been discovered but not recognized. And their still some to discover that may be recognized.


How many constellations are recognized?

There are 88 constellations nowadays. And by definition, a constellation isn't only the stars you're used to see in connected lines - it is a region of the sky with perpendicular boundaries including stars, nebulae, objects, etc. For a list of constellations look at http://www.astro.wisc.edu/~dolan/constellations/constellation_list.html


How many constellations are in the southern hemisphere?

There are 88 officially recognized constellations, and about 33 of them are visible in the southern hemisphere. Some famous southern hemisphere constellations include Crux (the Southern Cross), Centaurus, and Carina.