CONSTELLATION

WHAT IS A CONSTELLATION

Constellation is a group of stars which is formed into a shape . Constellations are useful in assisting astronomers and navigators to locate certain stars.On a really dark night, you can see about 1000 to 1500 stars.

Interesting Facts about Constellations

1.The largest constellation by area is Hydra which is 3.16% of the sky. 2.The smallest is Crux which only takes up 0.17 percent of the sky. 3.Small patterns of stars within a constellation are called asterisms. 4.These include the Big Dipper and Little Dipper. 5.The word "constellation" comes from a Latin term meaning "set with stars." 6.Twenty two different constellation names start with the letter "C."

ZODIAC CONSTELLATIONS

There are 13 zodiac constellations. Twelve of these are also used as signs for the zodiac calendar and astrology. 1.Capricornus 2.Aquarius 3.Pisces 4.Aries 5.Taurus 6.Gemini

ZODIAC CONSTELLATIONS

7.Cancer 8.Leo 9.Virgo 10.Libra 11.Scorpius 12.Sagittarius 13.Ophiuchus

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