Lesson 30: Arrangement of Stars in a Group Flashcards

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This is a group of stars forming a distinct pattern that is named after a mythological figure.

A

Constellation

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An ancient Egyptian astronomer who listed 48 constellations in his book, “The Almagest,” which is written in 150 AD.

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Ptolemy

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This is one of the oldest constellations.

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Orion

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