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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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There are 47 stars in the constellation, Scorpius, which appear in the Bayer/Flamsteed catalogues.
How can you find the constellation Gemini in the sky?
Gemini is located between Taurus and Cancer on the zodiac belt. It is just above Orion's belt, distinguished by two bright stars Castor and Pollux. It can be seen best rising in the night sky during winter.
What is the origin of the Gemini constellation's name?
- the god zeus wanted then to live together forever and when pollox was dieing they were both sent up to live together foreternity
What constellation is the Gemini constellation close to?
- Lynx
- Auriga
- Taurus
- Orion
- Monoceros
- Canis Minor
- Cancer
What is the dimmest star in the constellation Sagittarius?
The dimmest star in the defined area called Sagittarius is SWEEPS J175902.00-291323.7 with an apparent magnitude of +26.23.
The dimmest star in the zodiac Sagittarius is ο Sgr (Manubrij or Manubrium) with an apparent magnitude of +3.76
What are the main stars in Aries?
There are three main stars found in the constellation Aries, Alpha Arietis, Beta Arietis, and Gamma Arietis.
When can you see the constellation of 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 is some names of the stars that make up the constellation Virgo?
Spica, Porrima, and Vindemiatrix.
What constellations are near Aquarius?
Capricornus and Pegasus are the closest constellations to Aquarius.
How many stars are in the constellation Scorpius?
The star Scorpius is also known as the astrological sign, Scorpio. Scorpius has a total of 47 stars that are located within it.
How far is Aries the constellation from the earth?
The constellation Aries, like other constellations, are made up of several (or in some cases many) stars - each one having it's own unique distance from our planet. The constellations ONLY look the way they do from our perspective, here in our solar system. If you could fly out into space and look at Aires from a side view, you wouldn't be able to recognize it.
What are the 12 main constelations?
There is no such thing as a "main" constellation in terms of ASTRONOMY, the IAU recognises 88 constellations.
However in terms of ASTROLOGY = there are 12 signs of the Zodiac.
The signes of the Zodiac are incorporated into (are a subset) of the 88 IAU recognised constellations
What are the four stars that make up the Southern Cross?
Actually, it is five: Alpha Crucis, Beta Crucis, Gamma Crucis, Delta Crucis, and Epsilon Crucis.
Is it possible to see human sperm with your naked eye?
Sperm are visible, but only under magnification. By using a microscope that has a power of a few hundred times, it is possible to actually see them individually. Medical associates can count sperm in samples as well as spot "defective" sperm by the use of a modern microscope. Use the link below to check out some images and short video posts that show you how these little guys look.
What is the second Brightest star in Ursa Minor?
The second brightest star in Ursa Minor is β (Beta) Ursae Minoris, also known as Kochab. It is a giant star that serves as one of the two "Guardians of the Pole Star" in the Little Dipper constellation.
How does a constellation form?
well after a red giant "explodes" he projects very many particles and gasez and most of them create a mini-group of particles and the gasez which make them glow and after time they start to move away>>
How did the southern cross get its name?
The Southern Cross constellation got its name because its shape resembles a cross, and it is only visible in the Southern Hemisphere. It holds cultural and symbolic significance for various cultures in the Southern Hemisphere.
Cassiopeia is a prominent constellation in the northern sky. It has been known since ancient times and does not have a specific individual credited with its discovery. Its name comes from Greek mythology, specifically Queen Cassiopeia.
How long does it take for light from the stars of the big dipper to reach earth?
The stars we see at night are nearby stars in the Milky Way. The north star, Polaris, is 430 lightyears away, so its light takes 430 years to reach us. As contrast, the Milky Way is 100,000 lightyears across, and the nearest major galaxy is 2,200,000 lightyears away.
What is the red supergiant star in the constellation Orion?
The red supergiant star in the constellation Orion is called Betelgeuse. It is one of the brightest stars in the night sky and is easily visible as one of the "shoulders" of the famous Orion constellation. Betelgeuse is nearing the end of its life cycle and is expected to go supernova in the relatively near future.
What A northern circumpolar constellation the dragon?
One: Draco. If you feel exceptionally generous you might also count Hydra, which represents a slightly different but somewhat dragon-like mythological creature.
What is Ursa major's distance from earth?
Ursa Minor is another name for the Little Bear, which is also known as the Little Dipper. This constellation is clearly visible with the human eye in the Northern Hemisphere. Note that Polaris, the North Star is a part of this constellation. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The above is correct, however, apart from Polaris, in areas with bad light pollution the rest of the stars in Ursa Minor may not always be visible.
