Activity 7 Constelations

Constellations: Ex 1: A constellation in the science of astronomy is a grouping of stars that apparently does not change its location. In ancient times the analysts of the night sky decided to unite them by means of imaginary lines in order to achieve a figure or silhouette; 88 constellations exist.

In the segle 2 a.C Claudio tolomeo, in a catalogue put 1022 stars grouped in 48 constellations. Ex 2: we can orient ourselves with the constellations so that our eyes sit with the brightest and experts know how to orient themselves, we can know where the north is thanks to the North Star. Ex 3: 4 constellations: -Andromeda: -Aquarius: -Taurus: -ossa minor: Ex 4: Like the other constellations of the Zodiac, Aquarius is very ancient. It seems to have been called Daulo by the Chaldeans.