2006-10-12 13:15:32 · 5 answers · asked by chasse l 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
A constellation is a group of stars that men have likened to earthly objects such as scorpions, bears, horses, ladles, etc, etc. The objects are endless.
2006-10-12 13:21:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A constellation is any one of the 88 areas into which the sky - or the celestial sphere - is divided. The term is also often used less formally to denote a group of stars visibly related to each other in a particular configuration or pattern.
Some well-known constellations contain striking and familiar patterns of bright stars. Examples are Ursa Major (containing the Big Dipper), Orion (containing a figure of a hunter), Leo (containing bright stars outlining the form of a lion) and Scorpius (a scorpion). Other constellations do not encompass any discernible star patterns, and contain only faint stars.
2006-10-12 20:17:43 · answer #2 · answered by Justin M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi. A man-made grouping of stars. The patterns resembled an object or animal to the early people who looked at them.
2006-10-12 20:46:26 · answer #3 · answered by Cirric 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a group of stars that makes a connection to form pictures in the sky...like O'Ryan's belt.
2006-10-12 20:24:09 · answer #4 · answered by j a 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
88 clusters of stars that represnet different mythological creatures. Are used for direction through outer space bu expert astronomers and astronauts. Can be viewed throughout the year. Duh!
2006-10-13 07:55:57 · answer #5 · answered by ♫tweet75♫ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋