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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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What is the name of the person who discovered the big dipper?
The big dipper was discovered thousands of years ago and the name of the person who discovered it was not recorded.
Orion is a prominent constellation visible in the night sky during the winter months in the northern hemisphere. It is located on the celestial equator and can be seen from most places on Earth. Its distinctive shape, featuring bright stars like Betelgeuse and Rigel, makes it easy to identify.
How many stars are in the constellation Cygnus?
The Cygnus constellation contains many stars, but one of the most prominent is Deneb, which is a blue supergiant and one of the brightest stars in the night sky. It also contains other notable stars such as Albireo, Sadr, and Gienah.
Can you see a constellation when the sun is out?
The sun's light makes the stars fade from view... since constellations are made up from patterns of stars, the answer is no - BUT they're still there in the sky - we just can't see them. In fact - the stars that are in the sky during the day, are the ones we see at night 6 months later.
Who discovered the first constellation?
You can't really talk about it as a discovery. People looked at the stars since times immemorial and named them. Why? Stars were pretty important for the navigation and it's surely easier to remember something if you can associate it with some object you are familiar with (cross for example).
What is the definition of constellations?
Constellations are really a group of stars that form a fixed patter in the night sky or pictures as the first person said.
A constellation is a group of stars that appear to have a physical proximity in the sky. The stars in a constellation are often vastly distant from each other, but they appear close to each other from the perspective of Earth. The word is used colloquially to refer to asterisms: groups of stars that appear to form patterns in the sky; different world cultures have divided the stars into different constellations. However, in modern astronomy the word refers instead to a method of dividing the sky into 88 areas with exact boundaries.
What group of stars comprise the constellation cassiopeia?
The stars that make up the constellation Cassiopeia are mainly grouped in the shape of a "W" or "M" pattern, depending on its position in the sky. Cassiopeia is a prominent constellation in the northern hemisphere and is known for its distinct shape and location near the North Star.
His heroic deeds and actions have, through the years, been adapted and expanded to fit many different social and political agendas. Hercules was described as brave, strong, loyal, compassionate, and hard-working.
What season can you see cancer the constellation?
You can see Cancer in the Spring time. From mid April to early May is the best time to view. Around 9:00 pm would give you the best results.
What is the myth of Perseus and Pegasus?
Perseus killed Medusa by cutting off her head and Pegasus came out of her neck. Bellephron was the hero who actually rode Pegasus.
Why did Alaska choose the big Dipper for their flag?
The Big Dipper is a pattern of stars (asterism) that is easily located when viewing the night sky. The seven brightest stars in Ursa Major and form the hind quarter and tail of the symbolic Great Bear which has long been a Native American symbol for Alaska.
When is the constellation Leo visible in California?
Leo the Lion is best visible in California (and all other parts of the Northern Hemisphere) in late Fall, Winter and early Spring. The planet Saturn is currently in Leo the Lion - right under his tail....
What constellations are named after Greek gods or goddesses?
The Greeks and Romans named the constellations after the gods, the animals,or the warriors of the tribes and or the people who used to defent the group of people living there
What is the most well known constellation?
It could be Orion the Hunter - it's very easy to spot during winter nights in the northern hemisphere. But other constellations are famous, too.
How old is the constellation Aries?
Aries is best viewed at about 9 PM during the months of December and January.
Is Sirius part of The Pleiades?
No. Sirius is part of Canis Major's nose. Winter triangle or the Big Dog.
In what constellation is Sirius located?
- Sirius is approximately 8.7 light-years away from Earth.
- In order to find Sirius in the night sky, find Orion's Belt, and follow its line of stars down to the left and you will find Sirius.
Can you see the southern cross from New Zealand?
The Southern Cross is visible from anywhere in the southern hemisphere. Explorers from hundreds of years ago used the Southern Cross as a navigational guide when they travelled through the southern hemisphere. The Southern Cross is also visible in the northern hemisphere, south of latitude 30 degrees.
Which season do you see the constellation of Sagittarius?
The Gemini consellation can be seen dring winter. (December - March)
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When is the best season to see the constelation Gemini?
In the spring months if you live in the northern hemisphere. There are lots of good websites that will show you what stars are visible at different parts of the year and where to see them. Heavens-Above is one. Click on the link below.
What force is more powerful than gravity?
Applicably speaking:
The downward force out of the bottom of a set of Saturn 5 Rockets.
Theoretically speaking:
Anything that can overcome the force of g. Out of the three fundamental forces, both the Electromagnetic and the Nuclear force are more powerful than the Gravitational force.
Why are the constellations seen as in the summer sky different than those in the winter sky?
The winter night sky is the opposite direction from the summer night sky. The constellations you see in winter are on the other side of the sun in summer, so you would only see them in summer during a total solar eclipse.
