Former constellations facts for kids
Former constellations are constellations that the International Astronomical Union does not accept. Many of these constellations were accepted by people for long periods of time, even centuries in many cases, so they do have historical value and can be found on older star charts.
Images for kids
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The former constellation Argo Navis
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Gladii Saxonici from 1684 Acta Eruditorum
See also
In Spanish: Asterismos históricos para niños
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