Where Is The Constellation Leo Located?

Leo constellation is one of the 88 recognized constellations and one of the twelve constellations of the zodiac. Its name means the Lion and it stands as a symbol of power and creativity.  Reason for its name is that ancient people saw this group of stars shaped as a lion.

As all Zodiac constellations Leo is placed on the ecliptic plane. More accurately, it is placed between Cancer and Virgo, bordered above by Leo Minor and on the south of Ursa Major.

Right Ascension: 09^h21^m37.02^s – 11^h58^m26.15^s

Declination:  from -6 to +33

Area:  947 sq.deg. It is 12^th largest constellation.

The brightest star: Regulus

Visible: February – June

Interesting, the star Wolf 359 which is one of the closest stars to earth, belongs to Leo constellation.

Leo is in a group of spring constellations. One can easily notice it in spring sky (northern hemisphere) and autumn sky (southern hemisphere) since it actually has recognizable shape made of bright shiny stars.

Where Is Libra Located In The Sky?

Libra (The Scale) constellation is one of 88 recognized constellations and the seventh of the twelve constellations of the zodiac. Since 1851 it has been described as a set of scales but earlier it was represented as the claws of Scorpius. It is only zodiac constellation which represents an inanimate object.

It is placed on the ecliptic plane between two constellations, east of Virgo and West of Scorpius. Libra is a part of so called June constellations.

Right Ascension:  about 15^h30^m

Declination:  -15.59 degrees

Area:  538 sq.deg.

The brightest star: Zuben el Genubi which means southern claw.

Best seen in the June, between latitudes +65° and -90°

Libra is fairly dim because there are no such bright stars in it.

Interesting Facts About Pluto?

1. Pluto was found in 1930 by Clyde Tombaugh
2. The name ‘Pluto’ was suggested by an 11 year old girl
3. A day on Pluto lasts for 6 days and 9 hours
4. Pluto is smaller than any planet, and even 7 moons
5. Pluto has 3 natural satellites
6. Pluto has an atmosphere
7. Pluto’s orbit is elliptical
8. Pluto is too faint to be seen with the naked eye
9. There’s a spacecraft going to Pluto right now
10. Pluto is not a planet anymore

How long does it take Mercury to circle the Sun?

Mercury is the planet that is the closest in distance to the Sun in the solar system. It is difficult to view this planet since the sunlight bouncing off it makes it quite glaring. Although there were two spaceships sent out to gain more information from Mercury, not much could be found out. But soon, we will be to obtain data on the planet once a spaceship has been placed in its orbit. Mercury is in its appearance, very close to that of the Moon. It has a large number of craters on its surface. This planet was viewed in as early as the 1^st B.C. and it was first named by the Greeks. However its current name came from the Romans. Although its proximity to the Sun means that the temperature will be very high, there is also suggestion that there is the presence of ice.

The planet Mercury circles around the Sun in approximately 88 days. An interesting piece of information about Mercury’s orbit is that a year on Mercury is smaller than a day on it. A day on this planet is roughly twice the time taken to orbit the Sun. That means that it will be a day on this planet for two years!

How long does it take Mars to orbit the Sun?

Mars is the planet after Earth from the Sun, which makes it the fourth. Popularly known as the Red planet because of the presence of iron oxide on its surface, it can be viewed by the naked eye on some nights. Huge craters have dented its surface. Although there has been no evidence of life on this planet, it is likely to harbor life because of the presence of water. This theory has given fodder to many a film maker who has brought to life creatures from Mars on the screen and raked in a lot of money.

Mars is at a distance of nearly 250 million kms from the Sun. It takes nearly 2 Earth years to orbit around the Sun given its distance from its energy source. It is only 45 days less than two years orbiting around the Sun. Hence its seasons, though similar to that on Earth, last twice as long. However, spending a day on Mars is almost the same time as spending a day on Earth. The planet revolves around the Sun in a path that is orbital. In recent years the smallest distance between Earth and mars is decreasing and will continue to do so.