dimarts, 8 de juny del 2021

Activity 7



1.


A constellation (from the Latin constellatio) is a set of fixed stars or unrelated stars that form an imaginary pattern. They are separated into arbitrary groups into which the fixed stars have been divided.


Our modern constellation system comes from the ancient Greeks. The oldest description of the constellations as we know them has its origin in a poem, called Phaenomena, written around 270 BC by the Greek poet Aratus. ... These 48 formed the basis of Our modern constellation system.


WHO DISCOVER IT:


Phaenomena


2.


Currently, the North Star in the northern hemisphere is α Ursae Minoris which, located at the tail end of the Lesser Bear, is also known as Polaris or Cinosura, being the closest to the pole, which is less than one degree. 


Inside the Planetarium it is night, we notice the apparent movement of the sky that helps us orient ourselves, we identify bright stars, we know constellations, ... That is why we ask for your understanding if we cannot offer you free places.


3.


Capricorn, Libra, Aries and Leo.  



Photos of the constellations:


Capricorn:











Libra:



Aries:



Leo:




4.History:


The constellation represents the Lion of Nemea, a mythological beast born of Typhon and Echidna, and whose death was entrusted to Hercules in the first of his works. However, Hercules had a lot of trouble killing the animal, as its skin was impenetrable and no weapon could hurt it.

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Activity 7

1. A constellation (from the Latin constellatio) is a set of fixed stars or unrelated stars that form an imaginary pattern. They are separat...