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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 is the difference between omega constellation women's watch 1262.30.00 and 1272.30.00?
The 1272 is a 25 mm case while the 1262 is a 22.5 mm case. The 1272 is the ladies Constellation whil ethe 1262 is the Ladies Constellation Mini Leigh Ross
How many points on the southern cross star?
The Southern Cross Star? Do you not mean the Commonwealth Star? (that is the one below the Union Jack on the Australian flag) It has 7 points: One for each state and one for all territories combined.
How far has a satellite gone in the universe?
Right now, the farthest spacecraft is the Voyagers which were launched in the 70's. But, they are only just out of our solar system. The universe as we know right now, is infinite. But, Hubble can see things that are unbelievable distances away.
Are pointer stars part of ursa major?
YES. Ursa Major also contains the big dipper (which is not a constellation, it is an asterism) and the pointer stars are located in the handle of the big dipper.
What country and time does Pegasus belong to?
The legends surrounding Pegasus are rooted in Ancient Greece, but lives today in the hearts and minds of poets, artists, and all who seek higher wisdom.
In 1941, the Pegasus (with rider) silhouette was adopted by the British Paratroops known as The Red Devils. During D-Day's airborne phase of the Normandy Invasion, the British 6th Airborne Division spectacularly held 'at all costs' a vital bridge over the Caen Canal. In memory of their tenacity, it has been known ever since as Pegasus Bridge.
Pegasus is also a constellation in the northern sky, and as such, continues to soar above us among the stars.
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Why is the big dipper so huge near Malaysia?
The big dipper is the same size from everywhere on Earth, because everywhere on Earth is the same distance from it.
Where can you see the constellation Gemini in north America?
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.
A foreground star, is a star that is observed when looking at further objects, that is not part of that object.
For example. If you were looking at a picture of a far galaxy, there might be stars "in the foreground" that are not part of that galaxy. These stars are called foreground star, because they are in the foreground.
Can you see the constellation Virgo from North America?
Virgo is visible in the evenings in late May, June and July. It may be possible to see Virgo in August and September in the twilight.
What is 'monoceros' named after?
The constellation Monoceros and the scientific name for the narwhal [Monodon monoceros] get their names from the mythical animal that's called the Unicorn. In fact, the word 'monoceros' comes from the classical Greek language of the ancient Greeks. The noun means 'one horn'.
a white supergiant and the brightest star in the constellation Cygnus, with an apparent magnitude of 1.25; located at one end of the Nortern Cross
Who was the astronomer or scientist that first discovered the stars?
Who was the astronomer or scientist that first discovered the stars? It was you. It happened when you were very young. You were so young that you had not learned to walk or talk yet, so you don't remember. You just looked up to the sky one dark evening, and there they were!
Pleiades is an open cluster of stars. Most are hot B type stars so it will have a temperature of about 10,000 -> 30,000 K so will appear blue to blue white.
What galaxy is the constellation Taurus in?
All of the constellations that people have ever invented, and all the stars you can see
with your eyes, are in the Milky Way Galaxy.
The nearest other galaxy ... the so-called "Andromeda Galaxy" ... is technically visible to the
naked eye. But it's not easy to see, and it's not bright enough to have been included in any
constellation that people invented and made up stories about. And there's definitely no way
you can possibly see individual stars in it.
What galaxy is Alrisha in the constellation Pisces in?
All stars visible with the naked eye are in the same Galaxy. Our galaxy, the Milky Way.
What is the name of the north star that is on the end of the little dippers handle?
It is called "Polaris".
How do you measure the distance between two heavenly bodies?
Let's say we want to measure the distance between objects A and B. First, we measure the distance from the Earth(point E) to these objects(using Doppler-shifts).Then, we measure the angle AEB.We now know the lengths of two sides, and the angle between them. That's how we find the distance AB.
If you mean the constellation, it's in the northern sky. Bordering Andromeda; Lacerta; Cygnus; Vulpecula; Delphinus; Equuleus; Aquarius; and Pisces.
