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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 names of the seven stares in the little dipper?
Little dipper also known as the Ursa Minor has the following stars:
- Pherkad
- Kochab
- Anwar al Farkadain
- Alifa al Farkadain
- Epsilon
- Yildun
- Polaris
The movement of Earth around the Sun causes the position of constellations in the night sky to change throughout the year. In January, Earth is on the opposite side of the Sun from where it is in July, resulting in a different view of the night sky. This shift in perspective causes Leo to be visible in the east in January and in the west in July.
What constellation resembles an eagle?
There is a constellation calle Lion (in Latin: Leo) that is supposed to look like a lion. Actually it requires a great deal of fantasy to see a lion in it.
What Constellation Is Shaped Like A Hunter?
Orion the hunter and Artemis the goddess of the hunt really liked each other. One day Artemis' twin brother Apollo who was jealous of Artemis decided to get rid of Orion. Apollo took the chance when Orion was out swimming in the sea. Apollo said to his sister "I bet you can't hit that rock over there in the water." Artemis, who couldn't stand being challenged to shoot the "rock" in the water, took her bow and fitted an arrow and shot the rock. As soon as the "rock" sank out of view, Apollo informed his twin that she had just killed Orion. Artemis felt so bad that Apollo helped put his picture in the stars. That constellation is known as the hunter constellation.
What is the origin of the constellation Leo the Lion?
The origin of Leo the Lion is by the Greeks in 40BC. The word Leo is latin for lion.
Has there always been a big and little dipper?
No. There was no "big dipper" in the sky (really, there still isn't!) until ancient shepherds started making up stories about what they imagined in the sky.
What causes the rise and set times of the stars to change from month to month?
The relative position of the earth. The earth changes its position as it orbits around the sun. As its position changes, the ''apparent'' positions of the stars change. This is also why some constellations appear to be farther north or south or whether they are even visible or not (depending on your location) at certain times of the year. And while the axial tilt doesn't change or wobble enough to be noticeable to us, its angle, relative to the sun, affects our view of space.
Who are Castor and Pollux Married to?
The wives of the Dioscuri were the Leucippides; Phoibe (who married Polydeuces/Pollux)and Hilaeira (who married Castor).
Hilaeira had with Castor: Anogon/Anaxis
Phoibe had with Pollux: Mnesileos/Mnasinous
What is the list of stars in the constellation Draco?
Thuban
Rastaban
Etaman
Altais
Modus
Secundus
Aldhiban
Eldisch
Kuma
Grumium
Allsifi
Dsiban
What is the right ascension and declination of the Cancer constellation?
The Right ascension is 07h 55m 19.7973s-09h 22m 35.0364s and the Declination is 33.1415138°-6.4700689°.
Why steam is sometimes visible as in winter?
Its not, steam and water vapor, both gaseous forms of water, are invisible. Water on earth's surface, below it's surface, or in its atmosphere is only visible in the form of liquid or ice. Its possible that under pressure conditions elsewhere in the universe that gaseous water could be visible.
How do you find the constellation Aquarius the Water Carrier?
Aquarius, the Water Bearer, is best viewed late in the Autumn months (Northern Hemisphere). It is the constellation to the "left" of Capricornus, the Sea Goat, which is easy to spot since Jupiter is currently 'wandering' through it (as of 9/2/09).
If you live in an area with a very dark sky (away from the glare of city lights), you can make out a few dozen stars that seem to resemble cascading water... just before you move into Pisces, the Fishes.
What is the temperature of the little dipper?
It doesn't have a temperature. It's a group of individual stars.
How do you see different constellations in the sky at different times of the year?
The relative position (direction, actually) of a constellation and the Sun changes, due to Earth's orbit around the Sun. Thus, at one moment the Sun might be in a certain constellation; half a year later, the Sun will be in a constellation opposite in the sky.
How many stars are in the constellation Polaris?
Polaris is not a constellation but it is the brightest star in the constellation Ursa Minor, the Little Bear. Polaris is not a single star just like half of all known stars are not single stars like our sun but are normally in a system of two or more stars. Polaris is part of a system that is four stars. It's closest companion known as Polaris Ab is easy to see in a small telescope.
