Question

Give a brief explanation on the constellation LEO MAJOR

Answer 1

Leo Major is a zodiac constellation. It lies between Cancer in the west and Virgo in the east. The name 'Leo' is derived from Latin, which means, 'lion'.

One of the 48 constellations described by astronomer Ptolemy, Leo remains as one of the 88 modern constellations today and one of the easily recognisable. The lion's mane and shoulders also form an asterism known as 'The Sickle'