Constellations are groupings of stars that form recognizable patterns. Some of the major constellations described in the document include Boötes, representing an oxen-driver or ploughman; Canes Venatici, representing two hunting dogs following Boötes and the Great Bear; Canis Major, representing the bigger dog following Orion; and Cassiopeia, representing a boastful queen from Greek mythology. Andromeda is located between Cassiopeia and Pegasus and represents the princess daughter of Cassiopeia. The Big Dipper and Little Dipper are also described, with the Big Dipper having 7 stars and both being prominent features in the northern night sky that can be used to locate Polaris
Constellations are groupings of stars that form recognizable patterns. Some of the major constellations described in the document include Boötes, representing an oxen-driver or ploughman; Canes Venatici, representing two hunting dogs following Boötes and the Great Bear; Canis Major, representing the bigger dog following Orion; and Cassiopeia, representing a boastful queen from Greek mythology. Andromeda is located between Cassiopeia and Pegasus and represents the princess daughter of Cassiopeia. The Big Dipper and Little Dipper are also described, with the Big Dipper having 7 stars and both being prominent features in the northern night sky that can be used to locate Polaris
Constellations are groupings of stars that form recognizable patterns. Some of the major constellations described in the document include Boötes, representing an oxen-driver or ploughman; Canes Venatici, representing two hunting dogs following Boötes and the Great Bear; Canis Major, representing the bigger dog following Orion; and Cassiopeia, representing a boastful queen from Greek mythology. Andromeda is located between Cassiopeia and Pegasus and represents the princess daughter of Cassiopeia. The Big Dipper and Little Dipper are also described, with the Big Dipper having 7 stars and both being prominent features in the northern night sky that can be used to locate Polaris
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BOTES THE HERDSMAN
Botes is one of the ancient Greek constellations. The constellations name means the oxen-driver and Botes is usually identified as the ploughman who drove the oxen represented by Ursa Major. The constellation is also sometimes associated with Arctophylax, or the Bear Keeper, also referring to Ursa Major, the Big Bear.
CANES VENATICI THE TWO HUNTING DOGS
The constellation Canes Venatici was created by the Polish astronomer Johannes Hevelius in the 17th century. It represents two hunting dogs led by Botes, the Herdsman, following the Great Bear (Ursa Major).
CANIS MAJOR THE BIG DOG
Canis Minor is one of the Greek constellations. It represents the bigger dog following the mythical hunter Orion in pursuit of a hare, represented by Lepus constellation. The constellation is also sometimes associated with Laelaps, the fastest dog in the world, given to Europa by Zeus as a present.
CASSIOPEIA THE QUEEN
Cassiopeia constellation represents the boastful queen Cassiopeia, wife of Cepheus and mother of Andromeda in Greek mythology. Cassiopeia claimed that she was more beautiful than the Nereids, and the nymphs asked the sea god Poseidon to punish the queen for her vanity. Poseidon sent the sea monster Cetus to ravage the queens land. King Cepheus asked an oracle for help and was told that he had to sacrifice his daughter Andromeda to appease Poseidon. ANDROMEDA:THE PRINCESS DAUGHTER OF CASSIOPEIA Andromeda constellation is located in the northern sky, between Cassiopeias W asterism and the Great Square of Pegasus BIG BEAR/BIG DIPPER:HAVE 7 STAR A fixture of the northern sky, the Big and Little Dippers swing around the north star Polaris like riders on a Ferris wheel. They go full circle around Polaris once a day or once every 23 hours and 56 minutes. If you live at temperate latitudes in the Northern Hemisphere, simply look northward and chances are that youll see the Big Dipper in your nighttime sky. It looks just like its namesake. Once youve found the Big Dipper, its only a hop, skip and jump to Polaris and the Little Dipper. Follow the links below to learn more about the Big and Little Dippers. LITTLE DIPPER Little Dipper is a prominent asterism in the northern sky, formed by the brightest stars ofUrsa Minor constellation.