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Why do observers in New York state looking due south at the night sky see a different group of constellations from what they has seen six months earlier?
Observers in New York state see different constellations when looking due south at night six months apart due to the Earth's orbit around the Sun. As the Earth moves along its orbital path, the night sky shifts, revealing different portions of the celestial sphere. This change is a result of the Earth's rotation and its position relative to the stars, causing the visible constellations to change with the seasons. Consequently, constellations that were prominent six months earlier may now be below the horizon or obscured by the Sun's light.
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How can you tell the time of year without looking at a calendar or clock (by looking at the sky)?
During the year, due to the earth's orbit, different constellations appear during different seasons. You can use the constellations to determine the time of year.
Do constellations appear the same in the northern and southern hemispheres?
No, constellations appear different due to the opposite orientation of the night sky in the northern and southern hemispheres. However, some constellations like the Orion can be seen from both hemispheres, with slight variations in perspective.
Why are constellations in different places in the sky?
The constellations are in the same place every night. Their placement is perfectly timed with the earth's rotation on a twenty-four hour cycle. BUT the earth changes the time of day by about 18 minutes every day. As the earth goes around the sun the position of the sun changes in the sky. So after six months night-time is now twelve hours behind where it was before and you are looking at the other side of the sky. Check-out sidereal day.
What is the Gemini constellations scientific name?
The scientific name for the Gemini constellation is "Gemini," which is Latin for "twins." It is one of the 88 modern constellations and is easily recognizable in the night sky by its two brightest stars, Castor and Pollux, which represent the twins from Greek mythology.
When can you see constellations?
Draco can be seen all year around, but the best time to spot this constellation is during the month of July. If you are looking north during the summer months, Draco is facing upright, but as the year goes on it slowly flips upside down. You can see Draco year-round in the northern hemisphere. The best viewing for Draco is during July at 80o above the horizon line while looking North.
How can you tell the time of year without looking at a calendar or clock (by looking at the sky)?
During the year, due to the earth's orbit, different constellations appear during different seasons. You can use the constellations to determine the time of year.
Are the stars different in the northern hemisphere then the southern hemisphere?
The constellations are different due to the fact that you're looking completely different parts of the sky. However, some constellations which are directly above the Earth's equatorial regions remain the same.
Do you have see the same stars and constellations at different times of the year?
Yes we do, we all see the same star every night. But if you are in a certain spot you can see the constellations. Not all can see the constellations. If you can you are very lucky.
Why do we see different star constellations in the night sky at different times of the year?
We see different star constellations in the night sky at different times of the year because of Earth's orbit around the Sun. As Earth moves along its elliptical path, our nighttime view of the stars changes, revealing different portions of the celestial sphere. This shift occurs because we are looking out into space from different angles throughout the year. Consequently, certain constellations become visible at specific times while others fade from view.
How many constellations in the universe?
There are an infinite number of constellations in the Universe, since any group of stars can constitute a myriad of different shapes according to the viewpoint from which the observer is looking from, and there are a near-infinite number of stars. If you mean how many classic, named constellations visible from Earth, then the answer is 88 for the English-speaking world. The Chinese, Arabs, Polynesians, Hindus, and aboriginal Australians all have their own constellations as well.
Why are constellations seen in different places at different times?
There are two reasons. First, the Earth is rotating, so over the course of a night they seem to move across the sky. Second, the Earth is orbiting the sun, so we are looking at different parts of the sky throughout the year. However, at the same time on the same date of the year, you will see the constellations in the same places. So you can tell the time of year and even the time of night by looking at them.
Why are the constellations that appear in the winter sky different from those in the summer sky?
As the earth orbits the sun over the course of a full year, the side of earth in darkness (night) will face out toward a different direction. The winter constellations are those that are in line extending from the sun through earth out into the galaxy during winter, and the summer constellations are those on the opposite side of the sun. Therefore, during different seasons you are actually seeing different parts of the universe due to earth orbiting the sun.
Who says real or imaginary patterns of stars?
We humans are good at recognizing patterns. In fact, we humans are SO good at seeing patterns, sometimes we see patterns where there is no pattern. The ancient people, looking up into the night sky, saw patterns of lights in the sky that they thought looked like people, or animals, or common objects. We call these patterns of stars "constellations". Every society has constellations, but since people are all different, different civilizations see different constellations. The most common constellations are the ones observed by the ancient Greeks and Romans, and we learn these constellations like Orion the Hunter and the Big Dipper as children. The stars themselves are real, but the patterns are entirely in our own minds.
Where do you see the constellations in Rune Factory Frontier?
You can see the constellations in Rune Factory Frontier by looking up at the night sky during the evening hours. The constellations will appear overhead as you explore the towns or fields. You can also observe them from your farm at night.
Do constellations appear the same in the northern and southern hemispheres?
No, constellations appear different due to the opposite orientation of the night sky in the northern and southern hemispheres. However, some constellations like the Orion can be seen from both hemispheres, with slight variations in perspective.
Why can't you see all the constellations at once?
The Earth is a sphere. An observer looking up can only see the stars on their side of the planet. As the Earth rotates, it exposes the observer to the other stars visible to their hemisphere. Simply put, the earth gets in the way. If the earth were to disappear and you were floating in space, you could freely look around at the celestial sphere and observe the constellations. The number of constellations visible would be limited only by the range of your vision, which still would be insufficient to see in every direction simultaneously.
How many stars are in Cygnus the swan?
6-9. It depends on which map you're looking at for constellations. More recent ones show 9, but earlier ones show 6.
