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Constellations :
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Recognisable shape formed by group of stars are called Constellations. These were named by the ancient people relating to animals or human beings . All constellations revolve round the pole star, which remains fixed in the north. All stars in a constellation stay together.
As you know Earth rotates on its own axis from west to east. It appears that constellations are moving in the sky from east to west . we can easily identify some constellations with naked eye.
as you know our ancestors named these constellations after familiar objects which they seemed to resemble . Some important constellations are :
★ Ursa Major ( Saptarshi ) :
Ursa major constellations consists of seven bright stars, These seven stars are arranged in the form of a dipper. Ursa major is also called “Great bear” . Ursa major can be clearly seen in the month of April.
★ Ursa Minor ( Laghu saptarshi ):
This Constellations is also known as little Bear. Stars in this constellations are similar to Ursa major. The stars are arranged very close to each other, hence the size of constellation is smaller than Ursa major. Constellation can be seen in the month of July.
★ Orion ( Kalpurush ) :
It is a large and brilliant constellation and is visible in both the hemispheres in winter. It contains seven very bright stars.
★ Scorpion :
It is a large constellation of the southern hemisphere containing star clusters that resembles a scorpion with tail. This constellation is seen during summer. Some of important constellations are Cancer, chitra, leo, Pisces, Ashwani.
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Recognisable shape formed by group of stars are called Constellations. These were named by the ancient people relating to animals or human beings . All constellations revolve round the pole star, which remains fixed in the north. All stars in a constellation stay together.
As you know Earth rotates on its own axis from west to east. It appears that constellations are moving in the sky from east to west . we can easily identify some constellations with naked eye.
as you know our ancestors named these constellations after familiar objects which they seemed to resemble . Some important constellations are :
★ Ursa Major ( Saptarshi ) :
Ursa major constellations consists of seven bright stars, These seven stars are arranged in the form of a dipper. Ursa major is also called “Great bear” . Ursa major can be clearly seen in the month of April.
★ Ursa Minor ( Laghu saptarshi ):
This Constellations is also known as little Bear. Stars in this constellations are similar to Ursa major. The stars are arranged very close to each other, hence the size of constellation is smaller than Ursa major. Constellation can be seen in the month of July.
★ Orion ( Kalpurush ) :
It is a large and brilliant constellation and is visible in both the hemispheres in winter. It contains seven very bright stars.
★ Scorpion :
It is a large constellation of the southern hemisphere containing star clusters that resembles a scorpion with tail. This constellation is seen during summer. Some of important constellations are Cancer, chitra, leo, Pisces, Ashwani.
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Different constellations are as follows:
Orion - It's other name is Vyadha . It is visible in winter . It is also called the hunter. It has eight bright stars . The three middle stars represent the belt of the hunter.
Ursa Major or Great Bear - It is visible in night sky. It is also called Vrihat Saptarshi or Big Deeper. It reminds a large question mark.
Scorpio or Vrishchika - It is visible in summer. It resembles a scorpion with tail and pincers.
Cassiopeia - It is a prominent constellation in the northern sky. It is visible in winter from the northern hemisphere. It looks like a distorted letter 'W' or 'M' . It contains two planetary nebulae.
Orion - It's other name is Vyadha . It is visible in winter . It is also called the hunter. It has eight bright stars . The three middle stars represent the belt of the hunter.
Ursa Major or Great Bear - It is visible in night sky. It is also called Vrihat Saptarshi or Big Deeper. It reminds a large question mark.
Scorpio or Vrishchika - It is visible in summer. It resembles a scorpion with tail and pincers.
Cassiopeia - It is a prominent constellation in the northern sky. It is visible in winter from the northern hemisphere. It looks like a distorted letter 'W' or 'M' . It contains two planetary nebulae.
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