Introduction Just what are constellations? They are lines linking bright stars into pictures on the curved background of the celestial...
What Are Constellations? Meaning, History & How to Spot Them
Introduction Just what are constellations? They are lines linking bright stars into pictures on the curved background of the celestial sphere. People use these pictures to navigate land, sea, and in stories. People from the Euphrates to the Andes have used these patterns in stories about the beginning of the world, great quests, and the changing of the seasons since ancient times. Today’s science can measure their locations with the accuracy of a telescope. Still, the wonder remains the same: