What star in Orion has the largest radius?
Saturn has the largest radius followed by Jupiter.
The Equatorial radius of Saturn (not the rings) is about 60,268 km
The Equatorial radius of Jupiter (not his rings) is about 71,492 km
so Jupiter is larger
Color of stars in Draco contellation?
See link as there are too many to list individually.
The fourteen main ones are:-
γ Dra - Eltanin, Etamin, Etanin, Ettanin, the Zenith Star, Rastaban, Rastaben
η Dra - Aldhibain, Booboo
β Dra - Rastaban, Rastaben, Alwaid, Asuia
δ Dra - Altais, Nodus Secundus, Nodus II, Aldib
ζ Dra - Aldhibah, Eldsib, Kaou Pih, Nod, Nodus I
ι Dra - Edasich, Eldsich, Ed Asich, Al Dhiba, Al Dhihi
χ Dra - Batentaban Borealis, Batn al Thuban Thuban - Adib, Dragon's Tail
ξ Dra - Grumium, Genam, Nodus Primus, Nodus I
λ Dra - Giausar, Giauzar, Gianfar, Giansar, Gaiusar, Juza
ε Dra - Tyl, Kin Yu
κ Dra - Ketu
θ Dra
φ Dra - Batentaban Australis, Batn al Thuban
See link for pictorial representation
What is A familiar pattern of stars but not a constellation.?
There are 88 "official" constellations recognized by the International Astronomical Union. There are hundreds of additional star patterns that aren't "official"; these are called "asterisms".
For example, the Big Dipper isn't one of the IAU's official constellations; it is part of the constellation "Ursa Major". So the Big Dipper is an asterism.
Which constellation is visible from Georgia during the winter months?
You can see lots of constellations. At any one moment, you can see half the sky above the horizon, so that should be roughly half of the 88 official constellations. That is, if you look at one specific instance, for example, in the evening. If you look at the sky the next morning, you will see the other half of the sky - so you can see all of the sky, except for a few stars that are in the direction of the Sun, and those that are always below the horizon (too far south, if you live in the north).
What is the constellation in the northern hemisphere symbolising the charioteer?
The constellation in the northern hemisphere symbolizing the charioteer is Auriga. It is easily recognizable by its pentagon shape and includes the star Capella, one of the brightest stars in the northern sky. Auriga is often depicted as a charioteer holding a goat and kids.
What are the major stars in the Constellation of Cancer and the type of star they are?
Some major stars in the constellation of Cancer include Al Tarf (Beta Cancri), Acubens (Alpha Cancri), and Asellus Australis (Delta Cancri). These stars are mostly binary or multiple star systems, with varying spectral types such as K-type and F-type stars.
How far is the constellation lynx from earth?
Constellations don't have a particular distance from Earth. This is because the stars only APPEAR to be a group in the sky. In fact they are all at different distances usually.
What is the difference of the Big Dipper in a week?
Since the Big Dipper (Ursa Major) is a north polar constellation, it appears to move very little, but it doesn't move, the Earth rotates on it's axis giving the appearance of motion. Actually, stars are so far away that, from Earth, you can't detect any motion.
What is the surface temperature of urodelus?
Urodelus, or Epsilon Ursae Minoris (ε UMi, ε Ursae Minoris) is a triple star system. The main star is classed as a G5III star.
The G means it is a yellow star. This colour indicates a surface temperature of 5200-6000 Kelvin.
the 5 means that it is 5 tenths between the next and previous classification, so about half way - bang in the middle. this puts its surface temperature closer to 5600K.
The III indicates that it is a giant star.
How many stars are in the constellation crater and corvus?
There are no stars named Crater and Corvus. Crater and Corvus are separate constellations and each one contains a different number of stars. Crater has 37 stars visible to the naked eye while Corvus has 11 bright stars.
Is the little dipper and Orion's Belt connected?
The Little Dipper and Orion's Belt are not connected. They are separate and distinct asterisms in the night sky. The Little Dipper is part of the constellation Ursa Minor, while Orion's Belt is part of the constellation Orion.
Why is the Scorpius seen in summer?
Because it is your habit to go outside and look at the stars only in the evening, after
dinner and before bed-time. Summer is the season when Scorpius is favorably placed
in the sky for viewing at that time. If you were willing to go out and look for it at other
times of night and in other directions, you'd see that Scorpius is actually visible during
some time of the night for almost 10 months of the year.
Are big dipper and ursa major different constillations?
No the big dipper is IN Ursa Major and the little dipper is in Ursa Minor
What season does pegasus the constellation show up?
This beautiful figure can be seen high in the night sky starting near the end of summer and continuing through autumn if you live in the Northern Hemisphere. If you are below the Equator, look for Pegasus in late winter and through spring. When looking at the image, it is difficult to see the figure as a horse. That is because the constellation is actually upside-down! Imagine it flipped over, and you can see what could be the neck and head of a horse and two legs sticking out from the famous " Square of Pegasus".
How do you remove links on a Omega Constellation watch?
To remove links on an Omega Constellation watch, you will need a watch pin removal tool or take it to a professional watchmaker. Carefully push out the pins holding the links in place until the desired number of links are removed. Be cautious not to scratch or damage the watch bracelet during the process.
How do you find Saturn in relation to the big dipper?
To find Saturn in relation to the Big Dipper, locate the Big Dipper in the sky, which is usually visible in the northern hemisphere. Then, draw an imaginary line from the two end stars of the Big Dipper's bowl and continue in that direction. Saturn should be visible along this line, usually appearing as a bright yellowish star-like object.
The "Big Dipper" is not an actual pitcher in the sky, but rather a group of bright stars that form part of the constellation Ursa Major. Its distinctive shape resembles a large ladle or drinking cup and is a familiar sight in the northern hemisphere. The stars of the Big Dipper are often used as a guide to locate the North Star and other celestial objects.
What is the major constellation in the fall sky?
One major constellation in the fall sky is Pegasus. It is known for its distinctive "Great Square" asterism and is easily visible in the Northern Hemisphere during the autumn months. Pegasus is located near the celestial equator and contains several notable deep-sky objects, including the Andromeda Galaxy.
The constellation in which the Pointer Stars are located?
The question is vague. There are many stars called "pointer" stars. For example, two of the stars in Ursa Major lie along a line that passes very near Polaris. A completely different set of stars in Ursa Major form an arc that passes near Regulus. There are plenty of other such astronomical coincidences.
What is a common name for the group of 12 constellations of greek astrology?
You can find several lists (alphabetical, and by category) here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_constellations
You can find several lists (alphabetical, and by category) here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_constellations
You can find several lists (alphabetical, and by category) here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_constellations
You can find several lists (alphabetical, and by category) here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_constellations
Where is betelgeuse located in the hunter Orion?
Betelgeuse marks the "Hunter's" right shoulder. For a northern-Hemisphere observer
viewing the constellation, it's the bright, reddish star in the upper-left corner of Orion's
main rectangle.
Why are the hottest stars blue and the coldest stars red?
Blue photons are higher-energy than red photons. The equations governing the emission of light based solely on temperature state that an object giving off primarily blue light is hotter than one giving off primarily red light.
Why can't you see Orion's belt all year?
The main reason for that is the fact that you never do any star-gazing at 4:00 in the
morning. If you're willing to check out the sky at allparts of the night, not just the first
hour or two after dinner, then you can see Orion at some time of night from November
through June.
What is the surface temperature of Azha?
I have been unable to find a definitive temperature for the star Azha or Eta Eridani. It is an orange giant star of spectral type K0 III or K1 III.
This puts the surface temperature of between 3,700 Kelvin and 5,200 Kelvin. Other star with similar spectral type is Pollox (Beta Geminorium) K0 III at 4,865 Kelvin.
Alpha Cancri (Acubens) is a star system in the constellation Cancer.
It has a stellar classification of A5 meaning it is a white main sequence star.
See related link for more information.