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Aquarius

Constellation Aquarius

Meaning The Water Carrier
Abbreviation Aqr
Pronunciation Ack-where-e-us
Hemisphere Equatorial
Zodiac Yes
Creator Ptolemy
Size (sq. deg.) 979.854
Size (position) 10
Size (percentage) 2.38
Software (Picture) Night Vision (B.Simpson)
Constellations that surround Pegasus
  Equuleus
  Delphinus
  Aquila
  Capricornus
  Pisces Austrinus
  Sculptor
  Cetus
  Pisces
 
Principle Stars Sadalmelik
 Sadalsuud
 
Nebulas\Galaxies M73
 M72
 M2
 
Extrasolar Planets Gliese 876 b
 Gliese 876 c
 Gliese 876 d



Legend / Myth
Zeus took a liking to Ganymede, the son of Tros who built Troy. He instructed the boy to become his water bearer. The job had previously been done by Hebe, the daughter of Hera. Hera was angered at the relationship between Zeus and Ganymede that she let it be known. In revenge that Zeus glorified Ganymede by turning him into the constellation Aquarius.




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Kamiya EdwardsNovember 15, 2006, 6:42 pm
you need the other staars in aquarius

Megan MaxhamOctober 13, 2006, 4:38 pm
you need to get some more stars for aquarius