Word Finder - constellation

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An asterism, an arbitrary formation of stars perceived as a figure or pattern, or a division of the sky including it, especially one officially recognised by astronomers.

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An image associated with a group of stars.

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The configuration of planets at a given time (notably of birth), as used for determining a horoscope.

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A wide, seemingly unlimited assortment.

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A constellation of possibilities.

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A fleet of satellites of the same purpose (such as the set of GPS satellites, or Iridium satcom fleet).

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A configuration or grouping.

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A network of connections that exists between people who are in polyamorous relationships, for example between one person, their partner, and that person's partner.

The ancient Greeks associated this constellation with many myths.

The Greeks personified the constellation Andromeda as a woman with her arms extended and chained.

Although not an astronomical work, several constellation subjects are introduced.

The Greeks identified this constellation with the nymph Callisto, placed in the heavens by Zeus in the form of a bear together with her son Arcas as " bear-warder," or Arcturus; they named it Arctos, the she-bear, Helice, from its turning round the pole-star.

Several fine star clusters also appear in this constellation.

In the heavens she is amongst the signs of the zodiac as the constellation Virgo.

Early astrologers recognized only one constellation of ' the Dog ', that which we call Canis Major today.

For the Assyrian names see CONSTELLATION.

A very definite sense of place arises from living within a Zodiacal constellation.

At any given moment in time, the planets fall within a certain constellation.

The image captured by this WFPC2 parallel observation is a typical Milky Way star field in the constellation Centaurus.

Moreover, the solar period (II years) is far outside the limits of the periods of 1 Variable stars (except those sufficiently bright to have received special names) are denoted by the capital letters R to Z followed by the name of the constellation.

The button second from left will load a text file describing a constellation.

If you're interested, the Virgo constellation has an intriguing shape, similar to an upside down bug, that can make a simple piece.

The constellation's brightest star, Spica, follows the Big Dipper.

For example, plants are popular choices as well as the sign's constellation.

One Virgo design that will get second glances is the constellation.

An image of the Virgo constellation can be found at Zodiac Sign Astrology.

The Gemini symbol corresponds to the Gemini constellation, which has been given the Latin name for "twins".

Delightfully simple, yet undeniably powerful, the Omega Constellation Quartz is the perfect timepiece for the easy-going man.

The Constellation collection includes chronometer watches that have gone through precision testing, quartz and perpetual calendar watches, which can even keep the correct date in leap years.

The quest for divine immortality is a main thread of all the ancient myths associated with this constellation.

People prone to the constellation of anxiety disorders such as social anxiety disorder, depression, generalized anxiety disorder and panic attacks should monitor their diet carefully.

Also within the collection of blues are some gray paints, including Nightingale and Constellation.

Your moon sign is determined by which zodiac constellation the moon was in at the moment of your birth.

Virgo is a mutable earth sign which means that natives of the constellation can be quitechangeable.

Since it takes twelve years for a complete lunar cycle, each of the twelve zodiac signs represents one year, instead of a constellation as in western astrology.

Rather than a traditional constellation of a fish or an archer, consider pairing your own personal star pattern into a unique tribal piece.

The constellation itself can be seen in the warm seasons in the Northern hemisphere and in the cold seasons in the Southern hemisphere, and it's positioned between 80 and -80 degrees.

A more literal interpretation of the constellation where the stars are labeled with their proper names and look just like they would in the sky could work for you.

An astral scene using these colors to represent the constellation can be a great back piece.

The Omega Constellation Quartz is a shining example of what Omega has to offer for men.

Coming in a variety of colors, the Constellation Quartz is a striking timepiece that is sure to command respect from around the room, no matter where you are.

Omega offers a variety of stylish ladies' watches in the Constellation collection, with designs ranging from classic to delicate and feminine.

Attractive Constellation watches are available in stainless steel and red and yellow gold with the option for details like a mother-of-pearl dial or diamond encrusted dial.

Each of these creatures represents a particular "sign" that is related to a star constellation.

Once Hercules defeated the lion, Zeus placed Leo, the lion, as a constellation of stars in the sky.

Working out the calculations, Pettersson finds that the favourable constellation occurred and will occur in 3500 B.C., 1900 B.C., 250 B.C., 1433 A.D., 3300 A.D., and so on.

After his death he was changed into the constellation which is called by his name.

But the price of the tractor would have plummeted, for a constellation of reasons.

Corona Australis, also known as Corona meridionalis, or the Southern Crown, is a constellation of the Southern hemisphere, mentioned by Eudoxus and Aratus.

The former are often called " Orion " stars, as all the brighter stars in that constellation with the exception of Betelgeux belong to the helium type.

Its Latin names are Persea, Muller catenata (" chained woman"), Virgo devota, &c.; the Arabians replaced the woman by a seal; Wilhelm Schickard (1592-1635) named the constellation "Abigail"; Julius Schiller assigned to it the figure of a sepulchre, naming it the "Holy Sepulchre."

In 1786 Johann Elert Bode formed a new constellation, named the "Honours of Frederick," after his patron Frederick II., out of certain stars situated in the arm of Ptolemy's Andromeda; this innovation found little favour and is now discarded.

Hartwig in 1885, and subsequently spectroscopically examined by many observers; R Andromedae, a regularly variable star; and the Andromedids, a meteoric swarm, associated with Biela's comet, and having their radiant in this constellation (see Meteor).

The appearance, in September 1604, of a new star in the constellation Serpentarius afforded him indeed an opportunity, of which he eagerly availed himself, for making an onslaught upon the Aristotelian axiom of the incorruptibility of the heavens; but he continued to conform his public teachings in the main to Ptolemaic principles, until the discovery of a novel and potent implement of research in the shape of the telescope placed at his command startling and hitherto unsuspected evidence as to the constitution and mutual relations of the heavenly bodies.

For example, in order to build the cancer constellation, you're required to construct a katamari made completely out of crabs.

The wacky story and constellation levels keep the game interesting enough to follow through to the end.

As adolescents, abused children are more likely to be in contact with the juvenile justice system than nonabused children of comparable family constellation and income level.

In Western astrology, a star sign is assigned to someone because that particular constellation was rising on the horizon at the moment that person was born.