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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.
3,677 Questions
What does it mean Draco which is a constellation in the far northern sky?
Draco is a constellation in the far northern sky. Its name is Latin for dragon. Draco is circumpolar (that is, never setting) for many observers in the northern hemisphere. It was one of the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd century astronomer Ptolemy, and remains one of the 88 modern constellations today.
Source: Wikipedia.
Which is closer to earth the little dipper or the big dipper?
Both of those constellations are actually just what we see. In actuality, those stars may be just as far apart from each other as they are from us, and are most likely hundreds/thousands of light-years away from each other. To sum it all up, all of those stars are different distances from the Earth.
What constellations border Grus?
Constellation Grus is bordered by:
Piscis Austrinus
Microscopium
Indus
Tucana
Phoenix
Sculptor
What is the right ascension and declination of the brightest star in the Octans constellation?
The brightest star is v Oct with an RA of 21h 41m 28.47s and declination of −77° 23′ 22.1″
Is the little Dipper in the constellation Urasmajor?
No. However, the "Big Dipper" consists of most of the stars in Ursa Major. the Little Dipper is inside of Ursa Minor.
This question is a matter of opinion. In my opinion, the answer is yes.
What is the ninth largest constellation?
Pegasus is the 9th largest constellation.[my friend said that][AIG]
What is the direction of Orion?
It would depend on where in the world you are to determine what direction you would look to see it. As seen from the northern hemisphere, it crosses the sky to the south, for example. It is the most prominent constellation in the sky when it is visible, so you cannot miss it. It is on view throughout the northern hemisphere's winter months.
What constellation is associated with the sky to honor Orion's hunting dog?
Canis Major is the hunter's dog. Looking at Orion, it appears below to the left, being pointed at by the three stars of Orion's Belt. They point towards Sirius, Canis Major's brightest star, which is also the brightest of all stars in the night sky.
Why does the constellation change possition in the night sky?
The constellations change position because of the same reason the days range in length from summer to winter. The Earth's tilt and wobble. The constellations stay in the same place in the sky, but every day the Earth moves while the tilt stays the same, leaving it to appear that the constellations have moved. (It's better to understand with a picture..)
What borders the constellation Apus?
These constellations border Apus:
- Triangulum Australe
- Circinus
- Musca
- Chamaeleon
- Octans
- Pavo
- Ara
What constellations can be seen in June?
In June, several prominent constellations are visible in the night sky, including Scorpius, Sagittarius, and Hercules. Scorpius, characterized by its distinctive curved shape and bright red star Antares, is particularly prominent. Sagittarius, known for the "Teapot" asterism, can also be observed, along with Hercules, which contains the famous Great Hercules Cluster. Additionally, constellations like Lyra and Cygnus begin to rise in the evening skies as summer approaches.
What is the color of Beta librae?
Beta Librae has a spectral class of B8 showing it has the colour of Blue White.
However, it is the only star to appear, to some people, as green because of an optical illusion.
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How many constellations are circumpolar?
There's no answer to this question, because the definition of circumpolar depends on where you are. If you're at the pole, all the constellations you can see are circumpolar. If you're on the equator, there are no circumpolar constellations.
Where does Orion get its name and during which months it is best seen?
Orion can be seen in the evening throughout the winter in the Northern Hemisphere. It is best recognized by the three-star "belt". Orion is also visible in the summer in the Northern Hemisphere in the eastern sky just before sunrise. Check it out!
Orion is named for a mythical hunter who was killed by the gods when he threatened to kill every animal on earth.
