Konstellatsioonide

Konstellatsioonide, meaning constellations in Latvian, refers to the patterns of stars as seen from Earth. Historically, these patterns have been recognized and named by various cultures for millennia, often associated with mythological figures, animals, or objects. Ancient astronomers used constellations to navigate, track the seasons, and organize celestial observations. The International Astronomical Union (IAU) currently recognizes 88 official constellations, which divide the entire celestial sphere. Each constellation has defined boundaries, ensuring that every point in the sky belongs to one and only one constellation. While the stars within a constellation appear close together from our perspective, they are often vast distances apart in reality, with no physical connection between them. The most famous constellations include Ursa Major (the Great Bear), Orion (the Hunter), and Leo (the Lion). These star patterns continue to be a fundamental part of astronomy and a source of cultural fascination.