How did the constellation Pisces get its name?
According to one Greek myth, Pisces represents the fish into which Aphrodite and her son Eros transformed in order to escape the fire god Typhon; they are tied together with a cord on their tails, to make sure they do not lose one another. ChaCha On!
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How many stars are in the gemini constellation?
The Gemini constellation (twins holding hands) is composed of...
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What are the characteristics of a constellation?
Constellations are a group of celestial bodies (usually stars...
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What is the star constellation Gemini of?
Castor (? Gem / ? Geminorum / Alpha Geminorum) is the second ...
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Where did the constellation Gemini get its name?
Gemini - "Gemini" is the Latin translation of the Greek Didym...
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Only in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Octans, Ophiuc...
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How many stars does the constellation of the lynx have?
Lynx is a constellation in the northern sky, introduced in th...
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What does the cassiopia the star constellation look like?
In the fall Cassiopeia is in the shape of a W and in the Spri...
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How many stars are in the gemini constellation?
The Gemini constellation (twins holding hands) is composed of...
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The big dipper is part of what constellation?
The Big Dipper is part of the constellation Ursa Major, or Gr...
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What hemisphere is the constellation Aries in?
Aries is one of the constellations of the zodiac, located bet...
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What are the characteristics of a constellation?
Constellations are a group of celestial bodies (usually stars...
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What is the star constellation Gemini of?
Castor (? Gem / ? Geminorum / Alpha Geminorum) is the second ...
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What is an 11 letter constellation that is near the north star?
An 11 letter constellation near to the North Star is Alpha Ce...
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Is Orion part of the Sagittarius constellation?
Orion is not a part of the Sagittarius constellation. Orion i...
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What constellation is the star Vela a part of?
Vela is part of a one-time giant constellation, Argo Navis, w...
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What month can you see the constellation Leo the Lion?
Leo is Visible most of spring. It's best seen in April. Happy...
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What constellation is the M42 nebula?
The M42 Nebula is known as the Orion Nebula. It is easily vis...
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Where is the Hercules constellation?
Hercules' head lies between Lyra to the left and Corona Borea...
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What is the lion constellation called?
Leo is one of the constellations of the zodiac. Its name is L...
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What is the constellation that looks like a bull?
The constellation Taurus is known as the bull. The constellat...
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What are all the names for the constellation Gemini?
There are many stars in the Gemini constellation. The brighte...
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How many stars are in the constellation?
Ara ("The Altar") is made up of nine stars. The closes, Mu Ar...
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Gemini is the constellation from May 22nd to June 21st. Gemin...
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What month can you see the constellation Leo the Lion?
Leo is Visible most of spring. It's best seen in April. Happy...
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What is the difference between a Galaxy and a Constellation?
A constellation is a group, 3 or more, of stars that look lik...
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Why are the circumpolar constellation visible throughout the entire year?
A circumpolar constellation is visible all year because they ...
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What constellation represents Herdsmen?
Bootes the Herdsman is a Northern Hemisphere constellation. I...
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What constellation forms a cross in the northern sky?
The northern cross is the common name for the constellation C...
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What constellation is the star Altair in?
The star Altair is in the constellation Aquila. Altair is the...
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What is the difference between a Galaxy and a Constellation?
A constellation is a group, 3 or more, of stars that look lik...
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A constellation is a group of stars that when viewed from Earth appear to form a recognizable shape.
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