Constellation

Constellation

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What is Constellation?

• A constellation is a group of stars that appear close to each other as viewed from Earth.

What is Zodiac?

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• The Zodiac is the ring of constellations that the Sun seems to pass through each year as the Earth orbits around it.

Pisces

Description:

• It's a constellation of飞飞Zodiac sign and represented by a pair of fish.

Discovery:

• Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the 2nd century.

Facts:

• One of the most difficult to see
• Pisces is the 14th constellation in the sky
• Two fish connected together with a ribbon in order not to be separated.
• Symbol of fish

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Gemini

Description:

• It's a constellation of Zodiac sign and represented by the twins

Discovery:

• Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the 2nd century.

Facts:

• Gemini is the 30th largest constellation in the sky
• The two brightest stars named were Castor and Pollux
• Visible between latitudes 90 and minus 60 degrees
• Gemini will appear upside down in the Southern hemisphere

Taurus

Description:

• It's a constellation of Zodiac sign and represented by the bull's head

Discovery:

• Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the 2nd century.

Facts:

• Taurus is the 17th largest constellation in the sky
• Taurus is visible in both the Northern and Southern hemispheres
• In the Northern hemisphere the constellation can be seen through the autumn and winter months
• Visible between latitudes 90 and minus 65 degrees