Constellations

Rigel and Betelgeuse are stars in the constellation Orion. Orion is one of the most recognizable constellations in the night sky, known for its prominent belt of three stars. Rigel is located at the hunter's foot, while Betelgeuse represents one of his shoulders.

The star that can be seen on the other side of the planet where it is daytime is the Sun, which is so bright -- except for during a total eclipse -- it outshines all the other stars.

To see what is/was behind the sun you will have to wait half a year until the earth's orbit takes it to the other side of the sun. Then the night sky will show you the stars that the sun was hiding. The constellations that are hidden by the sun in this way are those that form the zodiac. Constellations like the big dipper in the north are circumpolar (they are above rather than on a level with the sun) and thus remain visible all year.

Orion in Greek mythology was a great hunter. The name "Orion" is derived from the Greek word "Ὠαρίων," meaning "son of fire" or "light of the morning." This name possibly alludes to his hunting skills and strength.

I'm not sure if you're talking about the "Seven Sisters" - but if you are, it's NOT a constellation. It's an open cluster of young, hot, blue stars located in the constellation Taurus the Bull, who is right next to Orion the Hunter. In fact, Orion is depicted as battling the Bull.

A specific pattern of stars refers to a group of stars that appear in a recognizable arrangement in the night sky. These patterns, known as constellations, have been identified and named by different cultures throughout history. They are often used for navigation and storytelling.

The Big Dipper is larger and has a long handle and a deep bowl, while the Little Dipper is smaller with a shorter handle and shallower bowl. The Big Dipper is part of the Ursa Major constellation, while the Little Dipper is part of the Ursa Minor constellation.

The constellation Taurus is named after the Latin word for "bull." In Greek mythology, Taurus represents Zeus who transforms himself into a bull to abduct Europa, a Phoenician princess. The shape of the constellation is said to resemble a bull's head.

Orion's Belt is a group of three bright stars in the constellation of Orion. It can be easily seen in the night sky and is located along the celestial equator. Look for three evenly-spaced stars in a straight line to identify Orion's Belt.

Any constellation is a group of stars that appear to form some kind of pattern,

but have no connection with each other. They all happen to be in roughly the

same direction from us, but they're all at different distances. So there's no

such thing as a constellation's distance from us.

The constellation that most resembles a sitting lion is Leo. It is a prominent constellation in the northern hemisphere's winter sky and is known for its distinctive shape that resembles a lion's mane and body. It is one of the zodiac constellations and is associated with the astrological sign of Leo.

Not officially, but many people and cultures make up their own names

No one discovered the constellatons. They have always been there, and they were described by ancients. The Greeks spoke of it, and even the Australian Aboriginals knew the star group, but perhaps not in the shape we know as Lyra. They saw a bird there instead of a stringed instrument.

A constellation is caused by two things, the first of which is the arrangement of the stars (or planets) themselves in the sky when viewed from a particular perspective. Perspective is the second cause, that is, the human ability to see the arrangement of stars, then to see similarities with other objects in comparison to that arrangement.

The best-known constellation in the southern hemisphere is likely the Southern Cross, also known as Crux. It is a small but distinctive constellation that is visible in the southern skies from most locations in the Southern Hemisphere.

Cassiopeia can be seen in the night sky year-round from most locations in the Northern Hemisphere. It is visible in the evening during the fall and winter months, and in the early morning during the spring and summer months.

The Big Dipper and the North Star are visible in the night sky of Alaska. The Big Dipper is a prominent constellation that is part of Ursa Major, while the North Star (Polaris) is located close to the north celestial pole, making it a helpful navigational aid for determining direction.

Ursa Minor, also known as the "smaller bear," originated in ancient Greek mythology. The brightest star in the constellation is Polaris, also known as the North Star.

The Little Dipper, also known as Ursa Minor, has seven main stars that form its shape, with the brightest one being Polaris, the North Star.

Any constellation is a group of stars that appear to form some kind of pattern,

but have no connection with each other. They all happen to be in roughly the

same direction from us, but they're all at different distances. So there's no

such thing as a constellation's distance from us.

The brightest star in the constellation Taurus is Aldebaran. It is an orange giant star located about 65 light-years away from Earth. Aldebaran is easily visible to the naked eye and is often referred to as the "eye of the bull" in Taurus.

The two other names for the Little Dipper are Ursa Minor and the Little Bear.

Any constellation is a group of stars that appear to form some kind of pattern,

but have no connection with each other. They all happen to be in roughly the

same direction from us, but they're all at different distances. So there's no

such thing as a constellation's distance from us.

When the moon casts its shadow on Earth, it creates a solar eclipse. During a solar eclipse, the moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking the sunlight and casting a shadow on the Earth's surface. This phenomenon can result in a partial or total eclipse, depending on the alignment of the Sun, Earth, and moon.

Bellatrix, also known as Gamma Orionis, is estimated to be around 20 to 25 million years old. It is a blue giant star located in the constellation Orion, approximately 243 light years away from Earth.

The most known constellation is probably the Big Dipper, also known as Ursa Major. It is easily recognizable in the northern hemisphere and has been used for navigation and storytelling for centuries.