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We can see so many stars in the night sky that cant even count them all. In the ancient times, people created imaginary patterns of star groups that we now call constellations.
How to recognize the most common constellations? How to find a chained woman in the sky?
In this video, we offer you an amateur astronomy guide that you can use to impress your friends with your vast knowledge.
Ursa Major (also known as the Great Bear)
Ursa Minor (also known as the Little Bear)
Auriga
Cassiopeia
Andromeda (the Chained Woman)
Perseus
Leo
Botes
Corona Borealis
SUMMARY
- You can recognize Ursa Major by the famous Big Dipper (which is alternatively called the Plough. However, you should know that it can only be found in the northern sky.
- To see this constellation, you need to find another Dipper, the Little one this time. The main star in this constellation is Polaris, also known as the North Star.
- Auriga is the Latin name for charioteer. In Greek mythology, it is often associated with the Greek hero Erichthonius, who invented a horse-chariot.
- Cassiopeia is the name of the queen in Greek mythology. She was famous for showing off with her unique beauty. Again, those living in the northern part of the planet are lucky to see Cassiopeia all year-round especially clearly from September to November.
- Andromeda was a princess who told the sea nymph that they were less beautiful than her. The nymphs couldnt take a blow that low and complained to Poseidon. The sea god didnt like threatened Andromedas father to flood his kingdom, and the only way to save it was to sacrifice the daughter.
- You must know this constellation as Leo on of the Zodiac signs. Leo is the Latin for lion, the same lion that was killed by Hercules. Just like Ursa Major, Leo was seen as a lion by various civilizations: the Persians, the Indians, the Turks and others.
- This strange-looking word comes from Greek and means herdsman. According to one of the myths, Botes is Icarius who got a secret recipe for wine. Icarius loved the drink a lot and later invited his friends to enjoy it, too.
- Corona Borealis is the Latin for northern crown. In mythology, it symbolizes the crown that Dionysus presented to Ariadne, the princess of Crete.
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