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  • ...l heritage across different civilizations throughout history. The study of constellations and their positions in the sky falls under the branch of astronomy known as ...ians]], who lived over 3,000 years ago. They are credited with many of the constellations known today, although their interpretations and names have evolved over tim
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  • ...o the Greeks. The [[Ancient Greeks]] are often credited with the system of constellations that we use today. == Modern Constellations ==
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  • ...he 2nd-century astronomer [[Ptolemy]], and it remains one of the 88 modern constellations. ...entifiable constellation in the northern hemisphere. It is bordered by the constellations [[Draco (constellation)|Draco]] to the north, [[Lyra]] to the west, [[Vulpe
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  • ...the 2nd-century astronomer [[Ptolemy]]. Boötes is now one of the 88 modern constellations. The constellation is bordered by [[Ursa Major]] to the north, [[Virgo (constellation)|Virgo]] to the south,
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  • ...us constellation map visualization|thumb]] '''Capricornus''' is one of the constellations of the [[zodiac]], which is situated on the celestial equator. Its name is ...the legs and horns of a goat. According to one myth, when Pan was attacked by the monster Typhon, he dived into the Nile; the parts of him that were subm
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  • ...e throughout the world. It is one of the most conspicuous and recognizable constellations in the night sky. ...celestial equator, making it visible throughout the world. It is bordered by [[Taurus]] to the northwest, [[Eridanus]] to the southwest, [[Lepus]] to th
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  • ...s also one of the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd-century astronomer [[Ptolemy]]. ...[[Scorpius]] constellation. Despite not being as well known as many other constellations, Ophiuchus contains several interesting astronomical objects, including Bar
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  • ...emy]], and it remains one of the 88 modern constellations recognized today by the [[International Astronomical Union]] (IAU). ...from the underworld. After his death, Orpheus' lyre was placed in the sky by [[Zeus]] as a symbol of his mourning.
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