Question

Astronomers recognize 88 constellations of stars in the sky, including the 12 zodiac constellations. How are these constellations used by astronomers?

Answer 1

Astronomers use constellations to measure time. They study the revolution of the sun, the movements of planets and other heavenly bodies. Zodiac constellations lie in a pathway in which the sun travels in a year. The sun lies in each zodiac upon reaching the interval of one month.

Answer 2

Astronomers use constellations to measure time. They study the revolution of the sun, the movements of planets and other heavenly bodies. Zodiac constellations lie in a pathway in which the sun travels in a year. The sun lies in each zodiac upon reaching the interval of one month.