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The Greek constellation ... |
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The Greek constellation was originally named "The Bird" (ornithos). |
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Revision as of 19:54, 25 April 2025
One of the 88 IAU constellations.
Etymology and History
The Greek constellation was originally named "The Bird" (ornithos).
Origin of Constellation
Babylonian
Greco-Roman
Aratos
Eratosthenes
Hipparchus
Geminos
Almagest
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Transfer and Transformation of the Constellation
Cygnus in Fortin's Atlas Céleste, 3rd edition (1795).
