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Scholar Bowl Study Guide
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Greco-Roman astronomer 2 nd century Discovered & named 48 constellations
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Named after Andromeda, the princess in Greek legend of Perseus Within constellation is largest nearby galaxy, Andromeda
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Water bearer or cup bearer Zodiac sign
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Ram Zodiac sign
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Crab Zodiac sign
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Hunting dogs Dogs represent the dogs of Bootes, the Hersdman, a neighboring constellation
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Greater Dog Contains the brightest star, Sirius Represents one of the dogs following Orion
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Smaller Dog Represents one of the dogs following Orion
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Goat Horn Often represented by a sea-goat Zodiac sign
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The Queen Named after the vain Queen in Greek mythology Distinctive W shape
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The King Named after the Cepheus, King of Aethiopia, in Greek mythology
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Twins Zodiac sign
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Lion Zodiac sign
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Scales Zodiac sign
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Hunter 3 stars make belt Most recognized constellation Surrounded by 2 hunting dogs, Canis Major & Canis Minor
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Winged horse from Greek mythology Square of stars make up body of the horse
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Fish Zodiac sign
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Archer Zodiac sign
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Scorpion Zodiac sign Located near center of Milky Way
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Bull Zodiac sign
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Great Bear Contains Big Dipper
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Little Bear Little Dipper Contains Polaris, the North Star
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Virgin Zodiac sign Contains Spica, its brightest star
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