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The Minor Constellations

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Published Date: 30 Dec 2005
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Book Format: Paperback::48 pages
ISBN10: 1425321097
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Leo Minor is a small constellation in the northern hemisphere. Its name is Latin for "the smaller lion." It was not considered to be a separate constellation until 1687, when the Polish astronomer Johannes Hevelius created it from some of the faint stars lying between the constellations Leo and Ursa Major.Leo Minor is represented as a lion cub lying next to Leo. Ursa Minor, the Little Bear. Polaris will help you find the Little Dipper, also known as Ursa Minor, or the Little Bear. Polar is the star on the end of the Little Dipper’s handle. Orion, the Hunter. This is easiest to find in the winter. Look for three bright stars in a line—these are Orion’s belt. See image to the left (credit: NASA). the Zodiac: 12 constellations are star groupings that lie along the ecliptic (the plane in which most of our Solar System lies). Usually, 12 constellations are listed in the Zodiac, but there is actually a thirteenth constellation that crosses the ecliptic, Ophiuchus (between Scorpio and Sagittarius). Ursa Minor (the Little Bear) brocko/Shutterstock. Once you’ve spotted the Big Dipper, follow the trajectory of the stars on the end of the scoop in a straight line until you find a bright star Constellations in the northern circumpolar sky include Auriga, Camelopardalis, Cassiopeia, Cepheus, Draco, Lynx, Perseus, Ursa Major, and Ursa Minor. These constellations are always visible in the night sky of the Northern Hemisphere. Constellations are groups of stars forming a recognizable pattern that are traditionally named after its apparent form or identified with a mythological figure. In 1922, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) recognized 88 modern constellations. Constellation names that come from Greek mythology and figures from Greek and Roman myths are the best known. Cassiopeia, Cepheus, Draco, Ursa Major and Ursa Minor can be seen all year long. In the winter, look for Canis Major, Cetus Eridanus, Gemini, Orion, Perseus and Taurus. In the spring, keep an eye out for Bootes, Cancer, Crater, Hydra, Leo and Virgo. In the summer, Aquila, Cygnus, Hercules, Lyra, Ophiuchus, Sagittarius and Scorpius light up the sky. Constellations are a mechanic added Astral Sorcery.They are used to bestow effects beneficial to players. There are three kinds of constellations: bright, dim, and faint. There are currently 16 constellations available: 5 bright, 7 dim, and 4 faint. Looking for List of Constellations? Find out information about List of Constellations. Related articles: Constellation,ship Constellation,U.S. Frigate, launched in 1797. It was named President Washington for the constellation of 15 Explanation of List of Constellations Developed and maintained Chris Peat, Heavens-Above GmbH.Please read the FAQ before sending e-mail. Imprint.. Canis Minor also has a number of Deep Sky Objects located within it, but all are very faint and difficult to observe. The brightest is the spiral galaxy NGC 2485 (apparent magnitude of 12.4 Ursa Minor is a circumpolar constellation containing the north celestial pole; it shares the top spot with neighbours Cepheus 'the King' and Camelopardalis 'the Giraffe'.Beneath Ursa Minor is Draco 'the Dragon', which accounts for around three quarters of its border. When the stars of Ursa Minor are joined up in one's imagination, it looks like a smaller, fainter version of the 'Plough' (Big Constellations that are visible in both hemispheres may appear upside down in the southern hemisphere. A few constellations can be viewed all year long but most are seasonal and can only be viewed at certain times of the year. Distant galaxies and nebulae also form parts of constellations. Ursa Minor represents a small bear with a long tail. It was one of the original constellations known to the ancient Greeks. The constellation is named after Ida, who nursed the infant Zeus (king of the ancient Greek gods), although it is not clear why she is depicted as a little bear. The above photography shows the field of the constellation Ursa Minor (Little Bear), better known as the Small Dipper ().To find this constellation in the sky you should follow the two back stars of the big dipper'sbowl upwards. In mid of June Ursa Minor culminates at about 22:00 LT (10 pm). Discover the story behind one of the best known constellations: Ursa Major, the Great Bear. This is the tale of Callisto, an Arcadian princess, who follows her dreams only … The small constellation of Leo Minor is shown in the above photography.Due to its faint visual appearance at the night sky it is quite hard to find. The brightest stars just have about 4th visual magnitude. The position is just north of prominent Leoand south of Ursa Major. The constellations recognized scientists today are the ones that arose out of the European tradition. (with minor modifications) in the article Designated Authority E. C. Krupp, Learn the constellations; Polaris is the brightest star in Ursa Minor the Little Bear, which contains the Little Dipper. Like its big brother, the Little Dipper is made up of seven stars Ursa Major �r�sə [] and Ursa Minor [Lat.,=the great bear; the little bear], two conspicuous northern constellations.Known to many peoples from ancient times, these constellations have had various names; the configuration of the seven brightest stars has been called the Bear, Septentriones (the seven plowing oxen), the Plow, Charles's Wain, and the Wagon.

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