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Ursa Major Orion and Andromeda are fixed groups of stars called?
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What are the 20 constellations?
Orion, Lyra, Sagitarius, Pegasus, Taurus, Scorpius, Auriga, Andromeda, Canis Major, Bootes, Cassiopeia, Canis Minor, Cygnus, Cepheus, Gemini, Draco, Leo, Hercules, Ursa Major, and Ursa Minor.
Why is orion's belt called orion's belt?
Because it looks like the belt of the hunter Orion, as depicted in the stars of the constellation Orion.
What is the definifion of Orion arm?
The Orion arm is one of the major arms in the Milky Way galaxy.
Imiganary figures made from star groups are called what?
Well from what your question says, it seems that you are thinking of a constellation. These include orion's belt and the two bears.
What is Orions nickname?
Orion is sometimes called the Warrior.
Ursa Major Orion and Andromeda are fixed groups of stars What are such fixed groups of stars called?
constellations
What are fixed groups of stars like Ursa Major and Orion and Andromeda called?
They are constellations.
What are two examples of a constellation?
Orion,cassiopeia,ursa major,draco,pegasus,cygnus,andromeda,crux,hydra,centaurus
What is the scientific name of the constellation pegasus?
There is no 'scientific' name. It is simply called Pegasus and was one of the 48 constellations named by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy. Other constellations include Orion, Ursa Major and Andromeda.
What are the 20 constellations?
Orion, Lyra, Sagitarius, Pegasus, Taurus, Scorpius, Auriga, Andromeda, Canis Major, Bootes, Cassiopeia, Canis Minor, Cygnus, Cepheus, Gemini, Draco, Leo, Hercules, Ursa Major, and Ursa Minor.
What is called a pattern of stars?
You probably mean constellation, as in Ursa Major, or Orion.
Is Betelgeuse contained in Ursa Major Orion or Gemini?
Orion
What are the 10 largest constellations?
Andromeda,Orion,Sagittarius,Cassiopeia,Cancer,Taurus,Aquarius,Gemini,Scorpius,Leo
The names of the two well-known nebulae?
Andromeda, Milky Way These are galaxies ^ Orion Nebula Eagle Nebula
What did Canis Major achieve in their career?
Canis Major is one of the eighty-eight modern constellations. Its name is Latin for "greater dog", and is one of Orion's hunting dogs. The other dog of Orion is called Canis Minor.
Why is orion's belt called orion's belt?
Because it looks like the belt of the hunter Orion, as depicted in the stars of the constellation Orion.
What is the definifion of Orion arm?
The Orion arm is one of the major arms in the Milky Way galaxy.
