MAGNIFICENT FACTS ABOUT CONSTELLATIONS
FACTS ABOUT CONSTELLATIONS A group of stars forming a recognizable shape or pattern is called a CONSTELLATION. According to the International Astronomical Union [IAU], 88 constellations have been discovered presently. Some of which being Ursa Major, Orion, Ursa Minor, Cassiopeia, Leo Major, Scorpius, Taurus, etc. DID YOU KNOW?? (1) The 12 zodiac signs are named after the 12 constellations- Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo Major, Virgo, Libra, Scorpius, Sagittarius, Capricornus, Aquarius and Pisces. This also explains the fact that most of the constellation are represented as animals or mythical creatures. (2) The largest constellation by area is Hydra which is 3.16% of the sky while the smallest is Crux which only takes up 0.17 % of the sky!! (3) Do you know the story behind the constellation 'CASSIOPEIA'? Cassiopeia constellation depicts the sitting posture of the Greek queen 'Cassiopeia'. It has a very intriguing story behind it. It is said the Cassiopeia