THE DEFINITION OF CONSTELLATIONS
The constellation is a set of stars that seem interconnected and
form a particular pattern. The constellation also called constellation is
helpful to remember the stars in the sky, because there are so many, so
astronomers use constellation for ease in carrying out the research.
Constellation names were different in each region or around the
world, although in reality the same shape. Prior to the calendar, compass, or
GPS, the first use of the constellations for various purposes. Besides being
used to determine the direction of the wind, some historians suspect, many
stories related to the science of the constellation created to help farmers to
remember the season. When the farmer saw certain constellations, they'll know
it's time to start planting or harvest their crops.
4-star constellation corner. At the general assembly of the Union
of International astonomi in 1922, officially there are 88 names
constellations, such as Andromeda, Aries, Aquarius, Canis Major, Canis Minor,
and so forth. Then, how to read such a constellation? To view or read a
constellation, the right time is during the dry season, at which time the sky
as bright. For its location, in the highlands or mountain very minimal
pollution.
For example, the constellations to determine the use cardinal
directions, namely:
- North direction shown by the constellation of the Great Bear (Ursa Major).
- East direction shown by the constellation of the Scorpion (Scorpius).
- South direction indicated by the constellation Kites / Gubug Penceng (Crux).
- West direction indicated by the constellation Hunter (Orion).
