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Constellations

Constellations have fascinated astronomers for centuries. They are arbitrary formations of stars perceived as a figure or design, especially one of 88 recognized groups named after characters from classical mythology and various common animals and objects. Questions about the various constellations of stars are what this category is all about.

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The big dipper appears at 9pm on which day of the month?

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Here's a rough table:

October 1: . . 12:00 Noon
November 1: 10:00 AM
December 1: . 8:00 AM

January 1: . 6:00 AM
February 1:. 4:00 AM
March 1: . . . 2:00 AM

April 1: . . 12:00 Midnight
May 1: . . 10:00 PM
June 1:. . . 8:00 PM

July 1: . . . . . . 6:00 PM
August 1: . . . 4:00 PM
September 1: 2:00 PM

General approximate rule for stars:
Wherever you see a star at some time tonight, as the dates pass, it will be in the same place about 4 minutes earlier each night, 1 hour earlier after 2 weeks, 2 hours earlier after a month.

How did Orion get in the sky?

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In Greek mythology, Orion was a mighty hunter who was placed in the sky as a constellation by Zeus. This was done to honor his great hunting skills and to commemorate his death either by a scorpion sting or some other means, depending on the version of the myth.

How many star are in our solar system?

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There is only one star in our Solar System. It's called the sun. On the other hand, there are 8 planets.
One.

Is Alioth a white star in the big dipper?

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Epsilon Ursae Majoris (Alioth) is the brightest star in the constellation Ursa Major (Big Dipper).

It has a spectral class of A0 which means it is a white to white-blue star.

What is Cluster of seven stars in northern sky called?

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The cluster of seven stars in the northern sky is called the Big Dipper or the Plough. It is part of the Ursa Major constellation and is a prominent asterism that is easily recognizable in the night sky.

Why does the big dipper have 7 stars?

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The Big Dipper actually has 7 bright stars, but it is made up of a total of 7 stars. The brighter stars form the "bowl" of the dipper, while the fainter stars make up the "handle." The number of stars that make up the Big Dipper is just a coincidence based on their arrangement in the sky.

Why is the zodiac not circumpolar?

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The zodiac is not circumpolar because it lies near the ecliptic, which is the apparent path that the Sun follows in the sky. As a result, the zodiacal constellations are not visible all year round from all latitudes on Earth. This is in contrast to circumpolar constellations, which never set below the horizon.

What constellation is Uranus in?

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Uranus is the greek god of the sky. He is cronus's father, and Zeus's grandfather. In roman mythology, cronus is Saturn nd i think Saturn is Zeus. Cronus = titan lord/ god/ etc. Zeus = olympian god

Explain why the big dipper and the little dipper are not separate constellations?

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The Big Dipper and the Little Dipper are not separate constellations but are parts of the same constellation called Ursa Major. The Big Dipper is an asterism, a recognizable star pattern within a constellation, while the Little Dipper is another asterism within Ursa Major representing Ursa Minor. Together, they form one larger constellation in the night sky.

What constellation is made up of 10 stars?

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The constellation known as the Pleiades, also called the Seven Sisters, consists of seven bright stars visible to the naked eye but actually contains hundreds of stars when viewed through a telescope.

How far is the star Porrima from the Earth?

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Porrima, also known as Gamma Virginis, is approximately 38.1 light-years away from Earth. It is a binary star system composed of two similar stars in the constellation Virgo.

How many constellation do you have?

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I have knowledge of an extensive number of constellations, which are patterns of stars as viewed from Earth. There are a total of 88 recognized constellations in the night sky.

What 2 stars in the big dipper point to the north star?

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The two stars in the Big Dipper that point to the North Star are Dubhe and Merak. If you draw a line from Merak to Dubhe and continue that line onward, it will lead you to the North Star, also known as Polaris.

What is the surface temperature of Segin?

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Segin, also known as Epsilon Cassiopeiae, is a binary star system. The primary star, Segin A, has an estimated surface temperature of around 7,480 degrees Celsius. The secondary star, Segin B, has a surface temperature of approximately 4,960 degrees Celsius.

Which star that has the traditional name Deneb Algenubi?

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Deneb Algenubi is the traditional name for the star Delta Leonis, located in the constellation Leo. It is a binary star system, consisting of two stars orbiting around a common center of mass. The primary star is a yellow-white main sequence star, similar in temperature and size to the Sun.

What constellation has 2 of the brightest stars in the sky?

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The constellation Orion has two of the brightest stars in the sky: Betelgeuse and Rigel. Betelgeuse is a red supergiant, while Rigel is a blue supergiant, making them easily visible to the naked eye from Earth.

What constellation contains the famous butterfly cluster?

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The famous butterfly cluster, also known as M6 or the Butterfly Nebula, is located in the constellation Scorpius. It is a beautiful open star cluster that can be observed with binoculars or a small telescope.

What hangs on Orion's belt?

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Orion's belt consists of three bright stars named Alnitak, Alnilam, and Mintaka. These stars are part of the larger constellation of Orion and are easily visible in the night sky.

What are the greek names for the stars of the big dipper?

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The Greek names for the stars of the Big Dipper are as follows:

  1. Alkaid
  2. Mizar
  3. Alioth
  4. Megrez
  5. Phecda
  6. Dubhe
  7. Merak

What is the magnitude of Perseus' brightest star?

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Alpha Persei (Mirfak or Algenib) is the brightest star in the constellation of Perseus.

It has an apparent magnitude of 1.79 and an absolute magnitude of -4.50

Which of the 88 constellations of stars will you never see viewing from 40 degrees N latitude?

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You will never see the Southern Cross constellation from 40 degrees N latitude because it is located in the southern hemisphere and cannot be seen from that far north.

How do you pronounce Ksora the star in the constellation Cassiopeia I know how to pronounce Delta Cassopeiae thank you But I wanted to ask what I wanted to ask?

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"Ksora" is not a recognized star in the constellation Cassiopeia. If you have the correct spelling or more information about the star you are asking about, please provide it so I can assist you further.

Constellation named after mythical greek princess?

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Andromeda, daughter of King Cephus and Queen Cassiopeia.

Which state flag has the big dipper?

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The Alaska state flag features the Big Dipper constellation on a field of blue. It represents the state's location in the northern hemisphere and its connection to the Arctic region.

When is the southern cross visible from the tip of the Baja?

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The Southern Cross is not visible from the tip of Baja California because it is too far north in latitude. The Southern Cross can only be seen in the southern hemisphere, typically below 25 degrees north latitude.