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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 are the likes and dis-likes of Pisces?

The likes of Pisces: they have ability to have sympathy, care for other people. Also, the Pisces people are sensitive people to the point that they have the ability (if trained properly over the years) to sense what is right and wrong behind another person's behavior.

The dis-likes of Pisces: because of their sensitive nature, some Pisces gets too scared or too sensitive to bad, insensitive things like somebody's anger and so on.

How is the Aquarius star constellation related to the myth?

The constellation name of Aquarius may drive from nearby constellation of Aquila (the eagle). One version of the myth of Ganymede has the youth carried off by Zeus (in eagle form) to become the cup bearer of the gods.

Another suggested origin is that the "river" between Aquarius and Capricornus represents one of the labors of Hercules, the diversion of the river to clean the Augean stables.

What are the right ascension and declination of the star Spica in the constellation Virgo?

The right ascension of the star Spica in the Virgo constellation is 1900 13 hours and 25 minutes and the declination is 1900 -10.38'.Spica is the largest and brightest star in Virgo.

What are facts about the constellation Virgo?

Virgo represents a virgin girl.

Virgo is the second largest constellation in the sky, and largest Zodiac constellation.

It covers 1294 square degrees

The best time to see Virgo is in mid-May at 10 P.M.

When can a Pisces constellation be seen?

It can be seen in the Summer sky ! If you live in the USA, you have to look south to see it. It's a pretty big constellation, too. Find it by looking for the redish star Antares, in the south around 9:00pm in July. To the right of Antares will be three stars in a row but on top of one another. To the lower left of Antares, look for the two stars that look like "cat-eyes", they make up the stinger at the end of the tail.

What is the biggest star in the Aquarius constellation?

The brightest star in Aquarius is Beta Aquarii with an apparent magnitude of 2.91. Its common name is Sadalsuud.

Why is the constellation Scorpio named Scorpio?

This is because the stars in the sky look like the outline of a Scorpion.

What is the best viewing time for the constellation Gemini?

Gemini is located just up and to the left of Orion during the early evening hours of February and March. Gemini is one of the constellations of the zodiac. Our Sun transits through Gemini starting at the end of June through the end of July.

What are the special features found in Pisces?

Pisces is a constellation located within the Zodiac. The notable feature of the Pisces is that the Vernal equinox is located within it.

When is the constellation Libra visible?

usually in early June if you live in the north part of America you well see it in the evening right before the sun sets.

What is the distance of the Earth from the constellation Virgo?

There is no single answer to this question. The stars' distances can range from 10 or so light years to about 60,000 light years. You have to specify which stars.

What is the name of the Libra constellation?

Libra means "scales" because it looks like a scale.

What are some facts about the constellation Pisces?

Pisces is the oldest constellation and ranking 14th in size. Pisces means fish in latin. Pisces is also a zodiac. It can be seen from October to December in the Northern Hemisphere.

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WHATS A Leo?

Leo is the Zodiac sign meaning a Lion. Scientifically it is the constellation of Leo the lion.

When is the constellation Gemini visible in the Norther Hemisphere?

From the United States, Gemini is located just up and to the left of Orion during the early evening hours of February and March. Gemini is one of the constellations of the zodiac. Our Sun transits through Gemini starting at the end of June through the end of July.

Does the fish symbol for Jesus symbolizes the constellation Pisces?

No. The fish symbol comes from the Greek word for fish icthus which the early Christians used a secret sign of their being Christian. The letters of the symbol standing for central aspects of their belief. The words in Greek are Iesous, Christos, Theos, Huios, soter. This makes the statement when translated literally Jesus, Christ, God, Son, Saviour.

This symbol thus has absolutely nothing to do with the constellation Pisces.

How did the constellation Sagittarius get its name?

Sagittarius is Latin for archer or bowman. The configuration of the stars that make up the constellation was believed by ancient Sumerians to represent an archer, and possibly a centaur.

How far away is the constellation Pisces?

Any constellation is a group of stars that appear to form some kind of pattern,

but have no connection with each other. They all happen to be in roughly the

same direction from us, but they're all at different distances. So there's no

such thing as a constellation's distance from us.

Where is the Libra constellation located?

Between Virgo and Scorpio. Leo is easy to find, so west from Leo over Virgo into Libra.

What are facts about Aries the constellation?

there are 88 constellations and 13 zodiacconstellations.

the 13 zodiac ocnstellations are

-Capricorn

-Aquarius

-Pices

-Aries

-Taurus

-Saggitarius

-Gemini

-Cancer

-Virgo

-Libra

-Scorpio

-Leo

What is the temperature of the stars in the constellation of Libra?

Libra is a constellation, a specific part of the celestial sphere. So it is not a physical entity that could have a temperature. If you are referring to the stars that can be found within its boundaries, they can be any temperature that applies to a star (anything between 3000K and 20000K)

What year was the constellation Gemini discovered?

Gemini is one of the zodiac constellation. The constellation was one of the many that was described by astronomer Ptolemy in 2nd century AD.