CONSTELLATIONS

Constellations
ConstellationEnglish namePosition
R.A.(hours)DEC.(degrees)
AndromedaAndromeda (Chained Lady)1+43
AntliaAir Pump10−33
ApusBird of Paradise16−75
Aquarius1Water Bearer23−13
AquilaEagle20+4
AraAltar17−52
Aries1Ram2+19
AurigaCharioteer6+42
BoötesHerdsman15+34
CaelumChisel5−39
CamelopardalisGiraffe5+67
Cancer1Crab8+14
Canes VenaticiHunting Dogs13+43
Canis MajorLarge Dog7−23
Canis MinorSmall Dog7+25
Capricornus1(Sea) Goat21−21
CarinaKeel9−62
CassiopeiaCassiopeia (Seated Lady)1+64
CentaurusCentaur13−44
CepheusCepheus (the King)22+68
CetusWhale1−6
ChamaeleonChamaeleon11−78
CircinusPair of Compasses15−65
ColumbaDove5−32
Coma BerenicesBerenice's Hair13+22
Corona AustralisSouthern Crown19−40
Corona BorealisNorthern Crown16+31
CorvusCrow12−14
CraterCup11−13
CruxSouthern Cross12−61
CygnusSwan21+48
DelphinusDolphin21+18
DoradoDorado (a fish)5−64
DracoDragon17+61
EquuleusColt21+8
EridanusEridanus (a river)4−18
FornaxFurnace3−31
Gemini1Twins7+18
GrusCrane22−41
HerculesHercules18+22
HorologiumClock3−53
HydraWater Monster10−16
HydrusWater Snake3−72
IndusIndian21−54
LacertaLizard22+45
Leo1Lion11+17
Leo MinorSmall Lion10+35
LepusHare5−23
Libra1Balance15−13
LupusWolf15−36
LynxLynx8+41
LyraLyre19+42
MensaTable6−78
MicroscopiumMicroscope21−36
MonocerosUnicorn7−8
MuscaFly13−72
NormaT-square16−52
OctansOctant20−79
OphiuchusSerpent Holder17−7
OrionOrion (the Hunter)5+2
PavoPeacock19−64
PegasusPegasus (Winged Horse)22+18
PerseusPerseus (Rescuer of Andromeda)4+44
PhoenixPhoenix0−52
PictorPainter's Easel5−49
Pisces1Fishes1+12
Piscis AustinusSouthern Fish22−28
PuppisStern7−39
PyxisMariner's Compass9−32
ReticulumNet4−64
SagittaArrow19+18
Sagittarius1Archer19−32
Scorpius1Scorpion17−32
SculptorSculptor's Workshop0−32
ScutumShield19−11
Serpens—CaputSerpent—Head16+10
Serpens—CaudaSerpent—Tail18−13
SextansSextant10−5
Taurus1Bull4+25
TelescopiumTelescope19−51
TriangulumTriangle2+32
Triangulum AustraleSouthern Triangle16−65
TucanaToucan23−63
Ursa MajorLarge Bear10+48
Ursa MinorSmall Bear15+73
VelaSails9−46
Virgo1Virgin13−3
VolansFlying Fish8−69
VulpeculaLittle Fox20+25
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A Guide to the Constellations
Book by Samuel G. Barton, William H. Barton Jr.; Whittlesey House, 1935
Subjects: Constellations
...CONSULTING EDITOR A GUIDE TO THE CONSTELLATIONS A GUIDE TO THE CONSTELLATIONS BY SAMUEL G. BARTON, Ph.D. Associate...EMERSON. Why did not someone teach me the constellations, and make me at home in the starry heavens...
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The Political Landscape: Constellations of Authority in Early Complex Polities
Book by Adam T. Smith; University of California Press, 2003
Subjects: Landscape Archaeology--Political Aspects, Landscape Assessment, Political Anthropology
...Landscape The Political Landscape Constellations of Authority in Early Complex Polities...Adam T. The political landscape : constellations of authority in early complex polities...these archaeological studies outline constellations of intersecting political practices...
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Interpreting Culture: Rethinking Method and Truth in Social Theory
Book by Joseph D. Lewandowski; University of Nebraska Press, 2001
Subjects: Social Sciences--Philosophy, Sociology--Philosophy
...26 3. Constructing Constellations 35 Chapter 2. Method...Interpretive Philosophy as Constructing Constellations 51 Chapter 3. Affect...Evidence in the Logic of Constructing Constellations 70 1. Adornos Kierkegaard...
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Family Constellation: Theory and Practice of a Psychological Game
Book by Walter Toman; Springer Publishing, 1961
Subjects: Birth order
...psychological work during which the family constellations of over 400 persons were studied...presented. Interpretations of family constellations of specific clinical cases are demonstrated...himself thinking in terms of family constellations; with their help he may figure out...
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Earth Is My Mother, Sky Is My Father: Space, Time, and Astronomy in Navajo Sandpainting
Book by Trudy Griffin-Pierce; University of New Mexico Press, 1992
Subjects: Navajo Indians--Religion, Navajo Mythology, Sandpaintings
...6. The Constellations as a Cultural Text / 142...11 The Navajo Calendar, Including Constellations as Ceremonial and Agricultural Markers...3 A Catalogue of Navajo Stars and Constellations / 80...
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Constellations Dot-to-Dot
Journal article by John Eichinger; School Science and Mathematics, Vol. 109, 2009
Subjects: Books--Book reviews, Constellations Dot-to-Dot (Nonfiction work)--Book reviews
Constellations Dot-to-Dot. by John Eichinger Authors: Evan...York, NY 10016-8810 2001; 80 pages Soft cover: $5.95 Constellations Dot to Dot, by Evan and Lael Kimble, is as its name implies, a connect-the-dots experience of the major constellations. The book includes forty full-page, dot-to-dot illustrations...
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C. Claire Thomson, Ed.: Northern Constellations: New Readings in Nordic Cinema
Journal article by Christopher Oscarson; Scandinavian Studies, Vol. 79, 2007
Subjects: Books--Book reviews, Northern Constellations: New Readings in Nordic Cinema (Book)--Book reviews
C. Claire Thomson, Ed.: Northern Constellations: New Readings in Nordic Cinema...C. Claire Thomson, ed. Northern Constellations: New Readings in Nordic Cinema. Norwich...In her introduction to Northern Constellations: New Readings in Nordic Cinema, editor...
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Philip's Guide to the Night Sky: A Guided Tour of the Stars and Constellations
Journal article by Tom Buggy; School Science and Mathematics, Vol. 101, 2001
Subjects: Book reviews, Books--Book reviews, Philip's Guide to the Night Sky: A Guided Tour of the Stars and Constellations (Book)
...Sky: A Guided Tour of the Stars and Constellations. by Tom Buggy 2001; 48...he summarizes and lists the major constellations. Chapters 3 through 6 are seasonal...Moore provides the reader with key constellations and stars to serve as pointers and...
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Narrative Structure and Discourse Constellations: An Analysis of Clause Function in Biblical Hebrew Prose
Journal article by Alan S. Kaye; The Journal of the American Oriental Society, Vol. 124, 2004
Subjects: Books--Book reviews, Narrative Structure and Discourse Constellations: An Analysis of Clause Function in Biblical Hebrew Prose (Book)--Book reviews
Narrative Structure and Discourse Constellations: An Analysis of Clause Function in Biblical Hebrew Prose. by Alan S. Kaye Narrative Structure and Discourse Constellations: An Analysis of Clause Function in Biblical Hebrew Prose. By...
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Stress Constellations and Coping Styles of Older Adults with Age-Related Visual Impairment
Journal article by Eun-Kyoung Othelia Lee, Mark Brennan; Health and Social Work, Vol. 31, 2006
Subjects: Aged--Health aspects, Aged--Psychological aspects, Elderly--Health aspects, Elderly--Psychological aspects, Stress (Psychology)--Research, Vision disorders--Psychological aspects
Stress Constellations and Coping Styles of Older Adults...involving self-reported stress constellations and coping styles using a cluster...the different patterns of stress constellations and coping styles in response to...
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Cradle of Constellations
Magazine article; The Wilson Quarterly, Vol. 31, Spring 2007
Subjects: Constellations--Research
Cradle of Constellations. THE SOURCE: "The Origin of the Greek Constellations" by Bradley E. Schaefer, in Scientific American...group to carry the idea to the Americas. Constellations are among humankinds earliest creations and...
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Three Constellations of American Religion
Magazine article by Richard John Neuhaus; First Things: A Monthly Journal of Religion and Public Life, March 2001
Subjects: Christianity--United States, Religious thought--United States
THREE CONSTELLATIONS OF AMERICAN RELIGION. by Richard John Neuhaus (Number...story. Our immediate concern is with the three major Christian constellations. The denominations of the Protestant mainline--now increasingly...
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Holloway and Ferneyhough at 60: Connections and Constellations
Magazine article by Arnold Whittall; Musical Times, Vol. 144, Summer 2003
Subjects: Composers, Composition, Ferneyhough, Brian, Holloway, Robin, Music
Holloway and Ferneyhough at 60: Connections and Constellations by Arnold Whittall BRIAN FERNEYHOUGH WAS BORN...were to be brought together in mosaics, montages and constellations, because it is only in their composition and juxtaposition...
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Books for Late Summer: From Genius Genes to Tyrannosaur Musings
Magazine article by J.A. Miller; Science News, Vol. 170, August 5, 2006
Subjects: A Curious Gaze at the Heavens Find the Constellations (Book)--Book reviews, A Journey Through the World's Backwaters the Ends of the Earth (Book)--Book reviews, Books--Book reviews, Code Breaking: A Toy Story PopCo (Book)--Book reviews, Decoding Decision Makers Blink (Book)--Book reviews, Ice Age: From Heroic Scientists to Black-Op Spies Fifty Degrees Below (Book)--Book reviews, Murder and Old Bones Tyrannosaur Canyon (Book)--Book reviews, The Wisdom of Crowds (Book)--Book reviews, Thinking About Tomorrow Field Notes from a Catastrophe: Man, Nature, and Climate Change (Book)--Book reviews, Who's Your Daddy? The Genius Factory: The Curious History of the Nobel Prize Sperm Bank (Book)--Book reviews
...Gaze at the Heavens FIND THE CONSTELLATIONS H.A, REY Houghton Mifflin...THE SKY: A Book of Animal Constellations JACQUELINE MITTON National...A STARRY NIGHT: A Book of Constellations JACQUELINE MITTON National...
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Constellation Controversy Fogs Future for Horoscope Readers
Magazine article by Leslie Alan Horvitz; Insight on the News, Vol. 11, March 27, 1995
Subjects: Constellations--Names, Zodiac--Innovations
...with the suns journey through the constellations. Astrologists, however, remain starry-eyed...B.C. In the 2,000 years since, the constellations have experienced what Mitton calls...hundreds of years havent used the constellations. Thats the first thing astronomers...
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Constellations Perfectly Aligned to Absorb Art; Bobby Previte CBSO Centre
Newspaper article; The Birmingham Post (England), April 10, 2000
Subjects: Miro, Joan
Constellations Perfectly Aligned to Absorb Art; Bobby Previte CBSO...returning to Spain, he filled his sketchbook with 23 Constellations. New York drummer Previte saw the full set at the...paintings in darkness. The idea of having all the Constellations paraded twice seemed a laborious prospect, but the...
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Constellation's CEO Has History in Space
Newspaper article by Eric Fisher; The Washington Times, October 13, 1997
Subjects: Constellation Communications Inc., Satellite communications services industry
Constellations CEO has history in space by Eric Fisher If experience counts for anything in the satellite communications...include Bell Atlantic, Reston-based SpaceVest and Raytheon E-Systems, which is also providing ground equipment for Constellations system. Between his Navy stint and his move to CCI, Mr. Waylan, 56, spent 15 months at NextWave Telecom Inc. in...
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The Stars
Newspaper article; Western Mail (Cardiff, Wales), August 19, 2006
...By SALLY WILLIAMS Western Mail The constellations are totally imaginary things that...night anyway. The real purpose for the constellations is to help us tell which stars are...bring on neck pain. The beauty of constellations is that they can help us by breaking...
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Jonathan Cainer
Newspaper article; The Daily Mail (London, England), October 20, 2009
...same as the constellation called Leo. So here goes. The constellations are different shapes and sizes. Even purists still argue...equal units, each named after a constellation. The signs and constellations have since drifted farther apart. We always knew they would...
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Telecom Revolution Takes to Skies
Newspaper article by Doug Abrahms; The Washington Times, April 20, 1998
Subjects: Iridium L.L.C., Orbcomm, Satellite industry
...the worlds first two small-satellite constellations, which hold the promise of bringing...generation of satellite technology - constellations of relatively small space platforms...within 100 yards. And these satellite constellations are cheap enough to be built and operated...
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encyclopedia articles on: Constellations  - 25 results

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Constellations
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
CONSTELLATIONS (table) Constellations Andromeda Andromeda (Chained Lady) 1 +43 Antlia Air Pump 10 33 Apus Bird of Paradise 16 75 Aquarius 1 Water Bearer 23 13 Aquila Eagle 20 +4 Ara Altar 17...
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Constellation , in Astronomy
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
...Corona the Crown). Ptolemy listed 48 constellations in his Almagest (2d cent. a.d...southern sky from the 17th cent. on, more constellations were added to the list by J. Bayer...ship, was divided into four smaller constellations corresponding to different parts of...
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Ursa Major and Ursa Minor
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
...bear, two conspicuous northern constellations . Known to many peoples from ancient times, these constellations have had various names; the configuration...of the Northern Hemisphere both constellations are circumpolar and thus are visible...
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Zodiac
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
...many of which have animal names. The constellations and their corresponding symbols and...positions of the heavenly bodies. When the constellations of the zodiac were named about 2,000...constellation Pisces; the zodiacal constellations thus no longer correspond to the segments...
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Orion , in Astronomy
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
...astronomy, constellation located on the celestial equator. It is one of the most conspicuous and easily recognizable constellations in the entire sky. From ancient times it has been mentioned in the literature of many peoples and is traditionally depicted...
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