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What is our star group called?
the Milky Way
This band is called the Milky Way, and it consists of millions of stars along with a lot of gas and dust. This band is the disk of a galaxy, the Milky Way Galaxy, which is our galaxy. The Milky Way Galaxy looks different to us than other galaxies because we are actually living inside of it!
Which constellations and stars have names from characters and stories?
They include:
- Orion (the Hunter)
- Andromeda (the Chained Maiden)
- Cassiopeia (the Queen)
- Perseus.
- Hercules.
- Ursa Major (the Great Bear)
- Ursa Minor (the Small Bear)
- Canis Major (the Greater Dog)
What do you call a cluster of stars?
A star cluster is a group of stars that share a common origin and are gravitationally bound for some length of time. The two basic categories of stellar clusters are open clusters, also known as galactic clusters, and globular clusters.
Which are group of visible stars that form a pattern or shape when viewed on Earth?
constellation
A constellation is a group of stars that appears to form a pattern or picture like Orion the Great Hunter, Leo the Lion, or Taurus the Bull. Constellations are easily recognizable patterns that help people orient themselves using the night sky.
What group of constellation are used in astrology?
There are 12 constellations in the zodiac family. They can all be seen along the ecliptic. They are: Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpius, Sagittarius, Capricornus, Aquarius and Pisces. The Sun also passes through Ophiuchus and Cetus, but these constellations are not part of the zodiac.
What is the difference between a constellation and a star cluster?
Star clusters are groups of stars that are ‘connected’ by a significant gravitational force ands move around tougher as the galaxy rotates. However a constellation is a group of stars that appear to be related simply because of the view of them from the Earth.