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  2. A constellation is an area on the celestial sphere in which a group of visible stars forms a perceived pattern or outline, typically representing an animal, mythological subject, or inanimate object. [1] The origins of the earliest constellations likely go back to prehistory.

  3. Apr 22, 2024 · The Short Answer: There are a few different definitions of constellations, but many people think of constellations as a group of stars. The constellations you can see at night depend on your location on Earth and the time of year. Constellations were named after objects, animals, and people long ago.

  4. Apr 19, 2024 · constellation, in astronomy, any of certain groupings of stars that were imagined—at least by those who named them—to form conspicuous configurations of objects or creatures in the sky. Constellations are useful in assisting astronomers and navigators to locate certain stars.

  5. There are 88 constellations officially recognized by the International Astronomical Union (IAU). 36 modern constellations predominantly lie in the northern sky, while 52 are found in the southern celestial hemisphere. Most constellations (more than 40) represent animals.

  6. Fifty of the modern 88 constellations are based on the 48 Greek constellations listed by Ptolemy. They include some of the best-known constellations in the sky: Orion, Ursa Major, Ursa Minor, Lyra, Cassiopeia, Perseus, Pegasus, Auriga, Hercules, Draco, and the constellations of the zodiac.

  7. Nov 16, 2023 · Constellations can help you sort the twinkling dots scattered across the night sky. Connect the stars to see what deep-sky wonders emerge. By Glenn Chaple | Published: November 16, 2023.

  8. Apr 3, 2024 · Constellation Guide: Facts, Myths and Stories about the 88 Constellations, Brightest Stars, Asterisms, and Deep Sky Objects.

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