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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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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.

What is the beta and alpha star of the constellation Aries?

Alpha Arietis (Hamal) is the brightest star in Aries. Beta Arietis (Sheratan) is the blue-white beta star of the constellation Aries.

What type are the stars in Aries constellation?

A constellation is technically a demarcated region of the sky, not a number of stars, and the number of stars that are present in that region of sky is potentially quite high (or infinite) depending on the telescope being used.

there are 18different stars in Aries

Why is the name Orion in the Old Testament?

God uses examples of His creation (stars in heaven; Orion) when He was more or less telling Job that He did not need advice from Job.

What is the small constellation between Scorpio and Centaurus?

I think you may be referring to Lupus (The Wolf).

Another one is NORMA

Answer should be norma because 5a is National trust and clues share first letter.
Norma

How far away are the stars in the constellation Gemini?

Gemini is made up of many, many stars - each one having it's own relative distance form Earth. It only looks like Gemini from our perspective... in another solar system, you wouldn't recognize it.

Who found the constellation Cancer?

The constellations have been known as long as people can remember. A constellation is just a pattern stars appear to make in the sky as we look at them, though most of the stars that we associate as being part of any constellation have no connection to each other. Various ancient peoples have given names to the various constellations and those names still exist today.

What is Constellation of a dog?

There is a constellation (group of stars) that looks like a dog. It is called Sirius.

How big is the constellation Aquarius?

Aquarius is the 10th largest constellation in the sky, occupying an area of 980 square degrees.