Constellations

A Zodiac constellation is one of the 12 constellations that lie along the path of the Sun through the sky over the course of the year. These constellations are used in astrology to determine a person's zodiac sign based on the position of the Sun at the time of their birth.

The brightest star in the constellation Scorpius is Antares, also known as Alpha Scorpii. It is a red supergiant star and is one of the brightest stars in the sky.

A small group of stars that appear to be close together are often known a cluster.

Technically its an asterism.

It is now coming into view in the winter skies, though it is late when it is visible. By November it is much better placed for viewing earlier in the night. It is always above and to the right of Orion, which is an unmistakeable constellation. Notable features of Taurus include the red star Aldebaran and the Pleiades cluster of stars, often known as the Seven Sisters, although there are a lot more than 7 stars in the cluster. Use the link below to see a map of the night skies and help you see what you can see from your location at a given time.

• γ Cas Tsih, Marj, Navi
• α Cas Schedar
• β Cas Caph, Al Sanam al Nakah
• δ Cas Ruchbah, Ksora

Astronomers recognize 88 official constellations, which form the basis for dividing the sky into different regions to help locate and identify stars and celestial objects.

As we orbit the sun certain constellations are actually in the sky during the day. It is then too bright to see them. If you put a lamp in the middle of a room and stared at it, it would be difficult to see what is behind it, but if you turn around the things that are behind you are easy to see. If you then go to the other side of the lamp, now the things that were easy to see are hard to see because the lamp is in front of them and the things that you couldn't see originally you can see very easily. That is how it is with different constellations as we go around the sun. At different times of year you can see different constellations. Whatever time of year it is, at that time every year, the same constellations are visible.

There are no planets in the constellation Ursa Major. This constellation is home to many stars, including the well-known star cluster known as the Big Dipper or the Plough. However, planets in our solar system can be seen passing through or near Ursa Major at different times due to their orbits.

There are eight visible stars that make up the constellation Phoenix. They are: Ankaa, Beta Phoenicis, Gamma Phoenicis, Phoenicis, Phoenicis, Phoenicis,Kappa Phoenicis, Iota Phoenicis, Zeta Phoenicis, and Mu Phoenicis.

Orion is a prominent constellation visible in the night sky, named after a Greek mythological hunter. It is known for its distinctive pattern of stars, including the bright stars Betelgeuse and Rigel.

The constellation Cygnus, also known as the Northern Cross, is best seen in the northern hemisphere during the summer months from June to September. During this time, Cygnus is visible high in the sky at night, making it easier to locate and observe.

The constellation Cygnus is located at approximately 50 degrees north latitude and 30 degrees east longitude in the celestial sphere. However, as constellations are regions in the sky, they do not have a fixed latitude and longitude like locations on Earth.

The name "Boötes" comes from Greek mythology, where it represents a shepherd or a ploughman. The constellation is often associated with a mythological figure called Arcas, the son of Zeus and Callisto.

Delphinus is Latin for "dolphin," and the constellation is named after the dolphin in Greek mythology that helped the poet Arion escape from pirates by carrying him safely to shore. The constellation's shape is said to resemble a leaping dolphin.

Cygnus is Latin for "swan." In astronomy, Cygnus is also the name of a northern constellation known as the Swan.

The temperature of Andromeda's constellation can vary depending on the specific location within the constellation and the objects present. However, on average, the stars in Andromeda have surface temperatures ranging from about 2,500 to 30,000 degrees Celsius.

No, stars in a constellation can vary greatly in distance from us. Some stars may be closer while others are much farther away. Constellations are simply patterns of stars as seen from Earth, and the stars within them may be at different distances.

The North Star, also known as Polaris, is the brightest star in the constellation Ursa Minor. It is the star closest to the north celestial pole, making it an important navigational aid for determining direction.

Ursa major is also known as the Great Bear. It can be found throughout the year normally in the Northern hemisphere.

The distance to the constellation Aquarius varies depending on the position of stars within the constellation. Aquarius is a constellation in our night sky, so it doesn't have a precise distance from Earth like a star would. It is part of our galaxy, the Milky Way, which is estimated to be about 100,000 light-years in diameter.

Hydra is best seen in the sky during the spring months in the Northern Hemisphere, typically from January to May. It is a large constellation that can be found in the southern celestial hemisphere and is best viewed from locations closer to the equator.

Well, it depends where you live - is it dark at noon where you live? If you don't live at the North Pole, or somewhere near there, you aren't going to see any stars at noon. But, if you could see stars during the bright daylight, and you looked directly overhead at noon, you would see the same ones you saw on a Summer night at midnight - most likely, Cygnus the Swan, Pegasus, Aquilla the Eagle, Lyra the Harp and a bunch of others.

As Earth orbits the sun - it takes one year to get around it - we see different parts of space and different patterns of stars, as Earth turns away from the sun every night. The constellations we see on a night in summer, are behind the Sun during the winter.

The constellation of Orion is typically visible in the southern sky from late August to March in the northern hemisphere, with its peak visibility in December. It will rise in the east and set in the west. To see it in southeast England, look for it in the southeastern sky during these months on clear nights away from city lights.

To find the Southern Cross constellation, first locate the constellation Crux, which is the smallest but most distinctive constellation in the southern sky. Look for a group of four bright stars in the shape of a cross. The two brightest stars in the cross point towards the South Celestial Pole, helping you determine the south direction.