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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 direction do you look to see the constellation Gemini from Oklahoma?

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.

How far is the constellation Lupus from earth?

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.

When can you see the constellation Virgo in northern or southern hemisphere?

Virgo can be seen in the southern hemisphere during american autumn (september, october, etc) and in the northern hemisphere during american spring (May, etc). In the northern hemisphere you use the big dipper as a reference to find it and in the southern hemisphere you use the southern cross.

Why is Orion not in the sky with Scorpio?

Because in mythology Orion bragged about his skills and Zeus was annoyed so he punished him by sending Scorpio to sting him but an admirer of Orion named Diana asked the gods if they could put Orion in the sky to remember him by. They agreed but as long as Scorpio was put next to him to warn against such nasty crimes. In Orion's last dying breaths he begged not to be placed near Scorpio That's why Orion is seen in the winter while Scorpio is seen in the summer.

How many constellations do astrology have?

According to Vedic/Indian astrology the number of constellations are 27 (sometimes an extra one is added to make it 28). Here are the names: Nakshtra Asterism

Aswini Beta Arietis

Bharani Arietis

Krittika Eta Tauri

Rohini Aldebaran

Mrigashira Lambda Orionis

Ardra Alpha Orionis

Punarvasu Beta Geminorum

Pushya Delta Cancri

Aslesha Alpha Hydroe

Magha Regulus

Purva Phalguni Delta Leonis

Uttara Phalguni Beta Leonis

Hasta Delta Corvi

Chitra Spica Virgins

Swati Arcturus

Visakha Alpha Libroe

Anuradha Delta Scorpio

Jyestha Antares

Mula Lambda Scorpii

Purvashada Delta Sagittari

Uttarashada Sigma Sagittari

Sravana Alpha Aquiloe

Dhanista Beta Delphinum

Satabhik Lambda Aquarius

Purvabhadra Alpha Pegasi

Uttarabadra Gama Pegasi

Revati Zeta Piscum

How far apart are the stars in the Aquarius constellation?

Poeple have seen them but as they saw it the person told on Poeple that she saw the constellations and poeple told another person and now children and teacher now

When was Gemini constellation discovered?

Shortly after the Trojan war (bronze age) Gemini are the twins Castor and Pollux

Why was the constellation Sagittarius the Archer placed in the sky?

We can only speculate, and different people may have different opinions. To understand the true motive, you would have to inquire of He who placed those stars in those particular places in the sky. Or else consult the ancient individuals who looked at that group of stars, decided what it looked like to them, and gave it the name Sagittarius.

What is the constellation lupus named after?

In ancient times, the constellation was considered a small group of stars withinCentaurus, and was thought to have been an animal killed, on behalf of Centaurus. It was not separated from Centaurus until Hipparchus named it Therion (meaning beast) in the 200s BC. No particular animal was associated with it until the Latin translation of Ptolemy's work identified it with the wolf.

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Where is the constellation Lacerta the Lizard located in the sky?

Coordinates are22h 30m 00s, +45° 00′ 00″ See related link for wikisky

Does the constellation Aquarius have important stars in it?

The constellation Aquarius has several major stars. Its brightest is Sadalsuud, Beta Aquarii. The constellation also has seven stars with known planets.

How many stars are in the constellation Gemini?

There are 8 main stars with an additional 9 stars in the asterism. There are over 80 stars in the Gemini constellation [See related link]

Pisces is a constellation that looks like what?

As the name says, it is supposed to look like a fish.

As the name says, it is supposed to look like a fish.

As the name says, it is supposed to look like a fish.

As the name says, it is supposed to look like a fish.

When is the best time to look for the constellation Sagittarius?

Northern Hemisphere observers can see it above the southern horizon during the summer (winter months for the Southern Hemispere) months of June through August and often into early September.

What are some quick facts about the constillation Gemini?

People with a Gemini personality are considered wishy-washy for the simple fact that they are duel personalities. The constellation itself is made up of the two stars Castor and Pollux. This constellation is also an air sign, which thrives on communications of all type.

Is Sagittarius a winter constellation?

Sagittarius is a little bit of both autumn and winter constellation. Technically, the season is completely in the autumn but meteorologically it is in the winter with the exception of November 22-30 which is in the autumn.