CONSTELLATION

‘S
BY: NIEL GABRIEL E VICENTE
 WHAT IS A CONSTELLATION?
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. The
origins of the earliest constellations likely go back to
prehistory.
Question’s about
Constellation’s
HOW DO
CONSTELLATION’S
FORM?
Regarding how constellations are formed, the
fact is that they are not formed by any physical
process, nor do the stars that make up a
constellation generally have any association
with each other.
Origins of the
constellations
The origins of the patterns is not known for certain, though
the ancient Chinese and Egyptians are known to have
applied symbolic sky maps. The basic pattern followed
today is that of the ancient Greeks and all of those given in
Ptolemy’s Algamest (dating from c. 150 AD) are still in use.
CONSTELLATION’
S
1. **Asterisms**: Asterisms are informal groupings of stars that form recognizable patterns in the sky.
They are often smaller and more localized than official constellations. Examples include the Big Dipper
(part of Ursa Major), the Summer Triangle, and the Teapot (part of Sagittarius). Asterisms are commonly
used by stargazers as reference points for navigation and identification of celestial objects.

2. **Official Constellations**: Official constellations are recognized and named by the International
Astronomical Union (IAU), the authority responsible for defining and naming celestial objects and
features. These constellations cover the entire celestial sphere and serve as a standardized way to divide
the sky for astronomical purposes. There are 88 official constellations, each representing a specific area of
the sky. Examples include Orion, Cassiopeia, and Scorpius. These constellations often have historical and
cultural significance, with many of their names originating from ancient mythology or folklore.
THE NAMING OF
CONSTELLATION’S
• Constellations were named after objects, animals, and
people long ago. Astronomers today still use constellations
to name stars and meteor showers. There are a few
different definitions of constellations, but many people
think of constellations as a group of stars
 Zodiac constellations

1. **Aries**: Named after the Latin word for ram, symbolizing the ram with the Golden Fleece from Greek mythology.

2. **Taurus**: Named after the Latin word for bull, representing the bull form Zeus took to carry Europa in Greek mythology.

3. **Gemini**: Latin for twins, representing the twin brothers Castor and Pollux from Greek mythology.

4. **Cancer**: Named after the Latin word for crab, symbolizing the crab sent by Hera to distract Hercules in Greek mythology.

5. **Leo**: Named after the Latin word for lion, representing the Nemean Lion slain by Hercules in Greek mythology.

6. **Virgo**: Latin for virgin, symbolizing various goddesses associated with purity and harvest in different mythologies.

7. **Libra**: Latin for balance or scales, representing the scales of justice held by the goddess Astraea in Greek mythology.

8. **Scorpio**: Latin for scorpion, representing the scorpion that stung Orion in Greek mythology.

9. **Sagittarius**: Latin for archer, representing the centaur Chiron or the Greek god Artemis as an archer.

10. **Capricorn**: Latin for goat horn, symbolizing the goat-like sea deity Pan from Greek mythology.

11. **Aquarius**: Latin for water-bearer, representing the water-carrier Ganymede in Greek mythology.

12. **Pisces**: Latin for fish, symbolizing two fish associated with Aphrodite and her son Eros in Greek mythology.
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FIVE BRIGHTEST
CONSTELLATIONS LISTED FROM
BRIGHTEST TO SLIGHTLY DIMMER
1. Scorpius
• Scorpius is a zodiac
constellation located in the
Southern celestial
hemisphere, where it sits
near the center of the Milky
Way, between Libra to the
west and Sagittarius to the
east.
• Scorpius is an ancient
constellation that pre-
dates the Greeks it is one
of the 48 constellations
identified by the Greek
astronomer Ptolemy in
the second century. Its
old astronomical symbol
is
2. Crux (The
Southern Cross)
Crux (/krʌks/) is a constellation of
the southern sky that is centred on
four bright stars in a cross-shaped
asterism commonly known as the
Southern Cross. It lies on the
southern end of the Milky Way’s
visible band. The name Crux is
Latin for cross. Even though it is the
smallest of all 88 modern
constellations, Crux is among the
most easily distinguished as its four
main stars each have an apparent
visual magnitude brighter than +2.8.
It has attained a high level of
cultural significance in many
Southern Hemisphere states and
nations.
3. Orion
Orion is a prominent set
of stars visible during
winter in the northern
celestial hemisphere. It is
one of the 88 modern
constellations; it was
among the 48
constellations listed by the
2nd-century astronomer
Ptolemy. It is named for a
hunter in Greek
mythology.
4. Ursa major
Ursa Major is the
third largest
constellation in the
sky. It occupies an
area of 1,280 square
degrees. Ursa Major is
located in the second
quadrant of the
northern hemisphere.
It can be seen at
latitudes between +90°
and -30°.
5. Canis major

Canis Major is a
constellation in the
southern sky. Its name
means “the greater dog”
in Latin. Canis Major
represents the bigger dog
following Orion, the
hunter in Greek
mythology. The dog is
often depicted pursuing a
hare, represented by the
constellation Lepus.
Modern Use
In modern astronomy, constellations are used for:

1. Navigation: They help navigate Earth, space, and air by providing reference points for
determining position.

2. Identification: Constellations serve as landmarks for locating stars and celestial

objects in the night sky.

3. Education: They play a crucial role in teaching and outreach efforts, introducing
beginners to the night sky and sparking interest in astronomy.

4. Research: Constellations aid in scientific research by organizing observations and

studying the properties and distribution of stars within them.
3 notable stars:
 Vega
Vega is the brightest
star in the northern
constellation of Lyra. It
has the Bayer
designation α Lyrae,
which is Latinised to
Alpha Lyrae and
abbreviated Alpha Lyr
or α Lyr. This star is
relatively close at only
25 light-years from the
Sun, and one of the
most luminous stars in
the Sun’s
neighborhood.
Betelgeuse (Alpha
Orionis):

A red supergiant star

in the constellation
Orion. It is one of the
largest and most
luminous stars
known, and it marks
the shoulder of
Orion.
Sirius (Alpha Canis Majoris)

Sirius is the brightest star in the night sky.

Its name is derived from the Greek word
Σείριος (Latin script: Seirios), meaning lit.
‘glowing’ or ‘scorching’. The star is
designated α Canis Majoris, Latinized to
Alpha Canis Majoris, and abbreviated α
Cma or Alpha Cma. With a visual apparent
magnitude of −1.46, Sirius is almost twice
as bright as Canopus, the next brightest
star. Sirius is a binary star consisting of a
main-sequence star of spectral type A0 or
A1, termed Sirius A, and a faint white
dwarf companion of spectral type DA2,
termed Sirius B. The distance between the
two varies between 8.2 and 31.5
astronomical units as they orbit every 50
years.[25]
ENOUGH OF THAT,
DO YOU KNOW WHAT
CONSTELLATION ART IS?
IF NOT YOU ARE IN LUCK

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CONSTELLATIO Together the works function as a
N ART 🎨 “constellation,” both as a
metaphor for stars that form a
pattern, and as a representation of
a gathering of dynamic, kindred
artists. As suggested by the title,
the connections drawn here
present just one possible
combination among an infinite
variety of configurations.
 TIPS ON HOW TO
OBSERVE
CONSTELLATION’S
1. Find a Dark Location:
Choose a spot away from city
lights to minimize light
pollution and improve visibility
of stars and constellations.

2. Use a Star Chart or

Smartphone App: Use a star
chart or a stargazing app on
your smartphone to help
identify constellations and
navigate the night sky
accurately.
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