The northern zodiac constellations – Pisces, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer and Leo – are located in the eastern celestial hemisphere, while the southern – Virgo, Libra, Scorpius, Sagittarius, Capricornus and Aquarius – are found in the west. Constellations contain stars that are easy to pick out in the night sky. Due to this, the constellations …
Astronomers today still use constellations to name stars and meteor showers. A constellation is a group of stars that looks like a particular shape in the sky and has been given a name. These stars are far away from Earth. What was the first use of constellations? The first use for Constellations was probably religious. …
Yes, we see the same constellations all year around. But they are not in the same place in the sky at the same time. Another note: unless you are on the equator, there are some constellations you never see. Why do we see different constellations during the year? If observed through the year, the constellations …
Constellation names that come from Greek mythology, including the names of the zodiac constellations, are the ones that are best known. These constellations were first catalogued by the Greek astronomer Claudius Ptolemy in the 2nd century CE. Ptolemy did not name these constellations, but simply documented them in his Almagest. This of course begs the …
The name behind the constellation is actually just Latin for weighing scales and the reason why this constellation is known as Libra is due to it’s resemblance to a scale. It’s also the only Zodiac constellation we know that resembles a physical object. Libra – Latin for “the Balance” or “the Scales”, from the equivalent …
Constellations are useful because they help stargazers and astronomers recognise specific stars in the night sky. Today, constellations are less important than they were in Ancient History. In Ancient times, constellations were used to create and tr. How do the constellations help us understand the stars? The stars allowed farmers to plan ahead and form …
Viewed from the surface of this planet, the Sun would appear to be part of the Cassiopeia constellation. However, rather than forming a W shape, our Sun would form a sixth point on its “western” end, making it look like a mountain chain (or a scribbled line). The simple answer is that – in accordance …
Cancer is visible in the Northern Hemisphere in the early spring. It can be seen in the Southern Hemisphere during autumn. The Cancer constellation occupies an area of 506 square degrees. Best seen between latitudes 90 degrees and minus 60degrees Visibility is best during March at 9 p. m. So, when can you see the …
The Taurus constellation gets its name from an easy to see V shape, symbolizing a bull’s head in the sky. It is a well-known constellation in the zodiac. By belonging to the zodiac this constellation is one of 12 that is crossed by the plane of the ecliptic. Why is it called the Tau constellation? …
Astrology is surprisingly mathematical. From the scientific angle the key point is measurement so astrology has to be dealt with in terms that correspond to mathematical formulae. And this is why Hermetic astrology developed a method for measuring the strength and functionality of each marker in any birth chart. Another popular inquiry is “What is …