Constellations

The Big Dipper is part of the Ursa Major constellation.

Someone decided that some stars were is such positions that they resembled parts of animals and such. They just happened to be there. And don't forget, they only look like that from Earth. If you went to some other viewpoint in space the relative positions would have changed - because some are nearer to us than others - and you would not recognise the constellations.

The Pleiades, also known as the Seven Sisters, is an unofficial star group widely recognized by observers. Located in the constellation Taurus, it is easily visible to the naked eye and has great cultural and mythological significance in various societies throughout history.

Yes, "Little Dipper" should be capitalized because it is a proper noun referring to a specific constellation in the night sky.

Most constellations are seasonal because of Earth's orbit around the Sun. As the Earth moves along its orbit, different constellations come into view at different times of the year due to the changing position of stars relative to our planet. This causes certain constellations to be visible only during specific seasons.

The Irish thought the Big Dipper looked like a plow, which they associated with agriculture and the harvest season. They saw the pattern as a symbol of fertility and abundance in their folklore.

Virgo is the largest zodiac constellation, occupying an area of about 1294 square degrees in the sky. Its brightest star, Spica, is the 16th-brightest star in the night sky.

Yes, time of day is important in seeing constellations. Some constellations are only visible at specific times of the year, while others can be seen at certain times during the night depending on their position in the sky. The best time to view constellations is typically during the late evening or early morning when the sky is darkest.

The major gods and goddesses in Cygnus the swan include Zeus, Athena, and Hera from Greek mythology. Zeus is the king of the gods, Athena is the goddess of wisdom and warfare, and Hera is the queen of the gods and the goddess of marriage. These deities play significant roles in Greek mythology and are often depicted in stories related to Cygnus the swan.

The Southern Cross is also known as the Crux constellation.

You can find the Big Dipper in the northern sky, all year round in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a part of the Ursa Major constellation and is easily identifiable by its spoon-like shape of seven bright stars.

Taurus constellation is located at approximately 4 hours right ascension and 15 degrees declination.

All of them.

Well, that's not entirely accurate. At the Equator, EVERY constellation seems to rise in the East and set in the west. At the mid-latitudes, there are some constellations that are "circum-polar"; they never actually rise, and never actually set. In most of the United States, for example, the constellations of Ursa Major and Cassiopeia never rise; they become visible in the sky when the Sun sets, and they disappear into the lightening sky when the Sun rises.

In the Arctic or Antarctic regions, MOST stars and constellations are circum-polar.

But all the constellations that rise, rise in the East. And if they set at all, they set in the west.

And I need ANOTHER correction - because none of the stars move enough in a lifetime for them to change their positions in the sky. It's the Earth itself that does the spinning, and the rising and setting that we THINK we see is an effect of us living on a globe that's spinning like a carousel.

The constellation that is most commonly associated with July 15th is Cancer. Cancer is the fourth zodiac sign and is represented by the symbol of the Crab. It is known for its nurturing and emotional characteristics.

The Hercules constellation has been recognized since ancient times, so it does not have a specific individual credited with its discovery. The constellation is named after Hercules, a mythological Greek hero known for his strength. Its stars have been observed and catalogued by numerous civilizations over the centuries.

The constellation to the right of the Little Dipper is Draco, which is known for its winding shape resembling a dragon. It is located between the Big and Little Dipper in the northern sky.

Gamma Leonis (γ Leo, γ Leonis) (Algieba or Al Gieba) (a binary star system) is the second brightest star in the constellation Leo.

1. Ke Ka o Makali'i (Bailer of Makali'i)

Contains the the Hawaiian constellations of the Bailer, Makali'i (Pleiades), Ke Hei Hei o Na Keiki (Orion)

2. Ka Iwikuamo'o (The Backbone)

Contains the the Hawaiian constellations of Na Hiku (big dipper), Hanaiakamala (Southern Cross), Me'e (Corvus)

3. Manaiakalani (Come from Heaven)

Contains the the Hawaiian constellations of the Navigators Triangle (Lyra-Cygnus-Aquila), Maui's Fish hook (Scorpio)

4. Ka Lupe o Kawelo (Kite of Kawelo)

Contains the Hawaiian Constellations of Ka Lupe o Kawelo (Pegasus), Iwakeli'i (Cassiopeia)

The Pole Star, also known as Polaris, belongs to the constellation Ursa Minor (the Little Dipper). It is located very close to the celestial north pole, making it a reliable navigational tool for determining direction.

The Big Dipper points towards the North Star, also known as Polaris. This makes it a useful tool for locating the direction of true north in the night sky.

The Big Dipper always points toward the North Star, also known as Polaris. This makes it a useful tool for navigation, as it can help you find north in the night sky.

The star Achernar is the brightest star in the constellation Eridanus
There is no star called chernar. The star Achernar is the brightest star in the constellation Eridanus.

The constellation visible tonight depends on your location and time of year. Some common constellations visible in the night sky include Orion, Ursa Major (containing the Big Dipper), and Cassiopeia. You can use a stargazing app or website to see what constellations are currently visible from your location.

September and October are the best months to go conker picking, as this is when conkers are typically ripe and starting to fall from the trees.