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In Greek mythology a crow is sent to fetch water for Apollo, but it rests instead. After finally getting the water in a cup, it takes back a water snake as well as an excuse. Apollo saw through this fraud, and angrily cast the crow, cup, and snake, into the sky. The constellations of Crater the cup, Corvus the crow and Hydra the water snake are identified with this myth.
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How many stars are in the crater constellation?
Conservatively, trillions, as with all constellations.
Who discovered the constellation crater?
The Crater Constellation was originally listed by Ptolmey as one of the original 48 constellations circa 165 BC
What other constellations border Virgo?
Virgo is bordered by these constellations: Boötes Coma Berenices Leo Crater Corvus Hydra Libra Serpens Caput
What 3 constellation are all explained by the same greek myth?
Hydra, Crater, Corvus
Can you give the names of 10 constellations?
Yes, I can. Andromeda Aquarius Cancer Cassiopia Centaurus Crater Cygnus Crux Dorado Pegasus Phoenix
What is the history of Delphinus?
The constellation Delphinus is associated with the dolphin in the myth of Poseidon and Amphitrite, as well as the myth of Arion of Lesbos. Delphinus is one of the original 48 constellations listed by Ptolemy.
What constellations are closest to the constellation Leo?
Ursa Major, Leo Minor, Lynx (corner), Cancer, Hydra, Sextans, Crater, Virgo, Coma Berenices
What is the color of the brightest star in the constellation Crater?
Crater the Cup is one of those constellations that is remarkable simply because it is so unremarkable. Its name is Latin for cup, and in Greek mythology it is identified with the cup of the god Apollo. Its brightest star is Delta Crateris.
How many contellations are in winter?
There are 12 winter constellations. They are: Cancer, Canis Major, Canis Minor, Crater, Gemini, Hydra, Leo, Leo Minor, Lynx, Monoceros, Orion, and Sextans
What has the author Katherine Johnson Ringsmuth written?
Katherine Johnson Ringsmuth has written: 'Beyond the moon crater myth' -- subject(s): History, Ethnology
Do all constellations have stories?
Most of the myths can be found in Greek mythology. This gives the star constellations an interesting name and a good story to remember. Not all of the constellations will have a myth or story behind them but most do. You will want to look at the different ones that you find online and see which ones have stories and which don't. Just remember that constellations are not real but are instead used as a way to tell the stars in the night sky apart. So don't take the stories too seriously because they are just an easy way to remember the different star constellations. So have fun with this and learn what you can about each of the constellations now.
How far away is the Crater constellation from earth?
Like all constellations, they are made up of stars - each one it's own unique distance from Earth. Therefor a constellation isn't a specific distance from Earth.
