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Lacerta is one of the 88 modern constellations defined by the International Astronomical Union. Its name is Latin for lizard. A small, faint constellation, it was created in 1687 by the astronomer Johannes Hevelius. Its brightest stars form a "W" shape similar to that ofCassiopeia, and it is thus sometimes referred to as 'Little Cassiopeia'. It is located betweenCygnus, Cassiopeia and Andromeda on the northern celestial sphere. The northern part lies on the Milky Way.
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What constillation is the star Rigel located in?
Rigel is located in the constellation Orion. It is the brightest star in the constellation and is known for its bluish-white color.
What is the star under the big dipper named?
The star under the Big Dipper is named Polaris, also known as the North Star. It is a prominent star in the sky that appears stationary in the sky as it lies directly above the Earth's North Pole.
What day of the week was named after a star?
Sunday i think :)
What planet was almost named George's star?
Uranus was almost named George's Star after King George III of England, who reigned at the time of its discovery in 1781 by William Herschel.
Who named the planet Rigel?
Rigel is a star, not a planet. It is not certain who actually named it. Many cultures have other names for it.
What is the closest star to the hydra constillation?
go find it
What constillation is the star Rigel located in?
Rigel is located in the constellation Orion. It is the brightest star in the constellation and is known for its bluish-white color.
What are two ways to find north at night?
look for the constillation called the plow.the first 2 stars point 2 the north star. its the really bright one! === === look for the constillation called the plow.the first 2 stars point 2 the north star. its the really bright one! === === look for the constillation called the plow.the first 2 stars point 2 the north star. its the really bright one! === ===
The polaris is at the end of the handle of whAt oft-visible constillation?
Polaris, or The North Star, is at the end of the handle of the Little Dipper, or Ursa Minor.
What is the name of this constellation named after a mythical hunter includes the star etelgeuse?
The constellation is called Orion.
What is grus' history?
Grus is a constillation, "the crane", and it has one of the brightest star of earth night. Alnair. Grus' right ascension: 22.61 hours declination: -44.52 degrees. Area in square degrees: 366, crosses meridian: 9pm, october 10. It was named by Johann Bayer and represents the crane, which was the symbol for the office of astronomers in the ancient egypt.
Is there a movie star named Madelyn?
yes there is a movie star named madelyn.
What are some objects in space that begin with the letter L?
little dipper (constellation)Lacerta (constellation)Leo (constellation)Leo Minor (constellation)Lepus (constellation)Libra (constellation)Lupus (constellation)Lynx (constellation)Lyra (constellation)Lanx Australis (star)La Superba (star)Lesath (star)Lucida Anseris (star)
Who was Marx from Kirby Super Star named after?
Marx from Kirby Super Star was named after German philosopher Karl Marx.
Star named polaris?
north star+
Is there a star named beetlejuice?
No, but there is a star named Betelgeuse, which is often pronounced similarly to "beetle juice."
What are astrocytomas named for?
They are named for the star-like shape of their cells
