Over half of the 88 constellations the IAU recognizes today are attributed to ancient Greek, which consolidated the earlier works by the ancient Babylonian, Egyptian and Assyrian.
How can we easily find the constellations? Can they help us orientate?
Constellations are groupings of stars that create recognizable patterns in the sky.
Knowing the constellations in each hemisphere allows navigators to find their way using only the stars.
4 Constellations
Summary of Geminis
In Greek mythology, Gemini was associated with the myth of Castor and Pollux, the children of Leda and Argonauts both. Pollux was the son of Zeus, who seduced Leda, while Castor was the son of Tyndareus, king of Sparta and Leda's husband.
Who discover it?
It was discovered by the Swiss astronomer Philippe Loys de Chéseaux in 1745
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