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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
Where is the constellation Sagittarius located in the sky?
Sagittarius the Archer, is right behind Scorpius the Scorpion. both visible in the summer sky - south if you live in the Northern Hemisphere.
What is the zodiac sign for little dipper?
The Little Dipper (Ursa Minor) is a constellation right at the North Pole, whereas the Zodiac constellations and signs are more in the region of the tropics and equator of the sky, so the Little Dipper isn't really close to the Zodiac.
It depends what time it is, what season it is & where you live - if you live in the northern hemisphere, Cygnus the swan is visible directly overhead around 10:00pm.
Does the Pisces constellation aid in navigation?
no, the Pisces are not for navigation according to the ancient Greeks it was just to know when different seasons were coming but that's mostly it.
What is the lifespan of Virgo constellation?
Constellations do not have any objective existence ie the stars in a constellation seem to make a pattern from our viewpoint but are not otherwise related to one another. Their lifespan began when humans noticed the apparent pattern and will end whenever the human race ends. No-one knows when that will be.
What is the constellation that looks like a fish?
Pisces is the main one that looks like a fish, however there is also Volans which represents a flying fish.
What is the nickname of the sagittarius constellation?
The Archer. It's not really a "nickname" per se, "sagittarius" means archer in Latin.
Does the lion symbol of Judah symbolizes the constellation Leo?
No. It is to convey the idea of strength, which is certainly what Judah was on many occasions over against the other tribes of Israel.
Gen 49:9-12 speaks PROPHETICALLY OF MANY IDEAS INCLUDING THE SCEPTRE OF THE KING IT SPEAKS OF THE SCEPTRE REMAINING BETWEEN THE HIND FEET OF THE LION WHICH CAN DENOTE THE PLANET ALIGNMENT AT/ON THE BIRTH OF CHRIST . THE STAR FORMATION THAT OCCURRED ONLY ONCE AND SENT THE MAGI OF THE TIME TO THE CHRIST CHILD'S BITRTHPLACE OUT OF THE EAST (WHICH MEANS "RISING UPWARD" IN BIBLICAL TIME SO THEAT THE STAR WAS NOT NECESSARILY EASTWARD BOUND OR EASTWARD FOUND
What are the four main uses of alcohol?
Alcohol is used in intoxicating drinks. It also has uses as a chemical, when it may be referred to as ethanol. It is a good fuel, used as an alternative to petrol. It is an important solvent in chemical industry. It is also a feedstock for making other chemicals such as ethene.
Where is the constellation Aquarius located in the sky?
A constellation of the zodiac, through which the Sun passes from mid February to mid March. It is one of the most ancient constellations in the sky, known under various names over the ages.
In most myths Aquarius is identified with Ganymede, cup-bearer to the gods. It is visible at latitudes between +65° and -90°, and best visible during the month of October.
How long do constellations stay in the night sky Aries?
You had an actual grammatical question going there right up until the end. It's actually impossible to answer, since "circumpolar" constellations (such as Ursa Minor for observers in the northern hemisphere) are always in the night sky, and other constellations (such as Crux for observers in the northern hemisphere) are never in the night sky (or the day sky either, for that matter).
Zodiacal constellations such as Aries are approximately on the celestial equator, and are therefore visible at night for approximately half the year.
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Where is the Epsilon Sagittarius star located in the constellation?
Epsilon Sagittarius (Kaus Australis) is the southern portion of the bow.
What are the main stars in the Aquarius constellation?
There is only one main star and the name of it is Sadalmelik.
What is the nickname for the constellation Aries?
they say the constellation aries nickname is the RAM is it right
When can you see the constellation Scorpio?
- the summer constellation capricornus little hard to find.i've been checking the books and the internet to see and spot my horoscope sign capricornus and they said something about being near to aquarius.
Antares (Alpha Scorpii) is the brightest star in the constellation Scorpius.it is often referred to as "the heart of the scorpion".
Could you see a galaxy that is 20 billion light - years away?
No, since the light cannot reach us at that distance. the space was born 14 billion light years ago and we cannot even see a little spot of 14 billion light years ago which means that we cant see anything that is 20 million light years far.
