Turdus Solitarius
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Turdus Solitarius was a constellation
created by Pierre Charles Lemonnier in 1776 from stars of Hydra
's tail. It was replaced by another constellation, Noctua
(the Owl). Neither constellation is in current use.
Constellation
In modern astronomy, a constellation is an internationally defined area of the celestial sphere. These areas are grouped around asterisms, patterns formed by prominent stars within apparent proximity to one another on Earth's night sky....
created by Pierre Charles Lemonnier in 1776 from stars of Hydra
Hydra (constellation)
Hydra is the largest of the 88 modern constellations, measuring 1303 square degrees. It has a long history, having been included among the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd century astronomer Ptolemy. It is commonly represented as a water snake...
's tail. It was replaced by another constellation, Noctua
Noctua
Noctua was a seldom mentioned constellation that was once placed between the end of the tail of Hydra, the sea-serpent and Libra. The origins of the constellation are unknown, but an image of it appears in the American astronomer Elijah Burritt's Atlas , part of his Geography of the Heavens...
(the Owl). Neither constellation is in current use.
External links
- http://www.pa.msu.edu/people/horvatin/Astronomy_Facts/obsolete_pages/turdus_solitarius.htm
- http://www.ianridpath.com/startales/solitaire.htm