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Aquarius (əkwâr`ēəs) [Lat.,=water carrier], large constellation constellation, in common usage, group of stars that appear to form a configuration in the sky; properly speaking, a constellation is a definite region of the sky in which the configuration of stars is contained. ..... Click the link for more information. located on the ecliptic ecliptic , the great circle on the celestial sphere that lies in the plane of the earth's orbit (called the plane of the ecliptic). Because of the earth's yearly revolution around the sun, the sun appears to move in an annual journey through the heavens with the ..... Click the link for more information. (the sun's apparent path through the heavens) between Capricornus and Pisces; it is one of the constellations of the zodiac zodiac [Gr. zoion=animal], in astronomy, zone of the sky that includes about 8° on either side of the ecliptic. The apparent paths of the sun, the moon, and the major planets all fall within this zone. ..... Click the link for more information. . Aquarius is sometimes represented as a man pouring water from a jar. Although it contains no stars of first or second magnitude, it does contain a recurrent nova observed in 1907 and again in 1962. Aquarius reaches its highest point in the evening sky in October. Aquarius(Latin: “Water carrier”) In astronomy, the constellation lying between Capricorn and Pisces; in astrology, the 11th sign of the zodiac, governing approximately the period January 20–February 18. It is usually represented as a man pouring a stream of water out of a jug, probably because in ancient times the rising of Aquarius coincided in the Middle East with the annual arrival of floods or rainfall. In the astrological concept called the Great Year—the 25,000-year period it takes the earth to pass through the influence of the entire zodiac—the early 19th century was the beginning of the Age of Aquarius. Aquarius 1. Astronomy a zodiacal constellation in the S hemisphere lying between Pisces and Capricorn on the ecliptic 2. Astrology a. the eleventh sign of the zodiac, symbol ♒, having a fixed air classification and ruled by the planets Saturn and Uranus. The sun is in this sign between about Jan. 20 and Feb. 18 b. a person born during a period when the sun is in this sign 3. Astrology born under or characteristic of Aquarius Aquarius [ə′kwer·ē·əs] (astronomy) A constellation with a right ascension of 23 hours and declination of 15°S. Abbreviated Aqr. Also known as Water Bearer. Aquarius water-bearer (Jan. 20–Feb. 18). [Astrology: Hall, 314] See : Zodiac Aquarius (the water bearer), a zodiacal constellation. The brightest star of the constellation has a visual stellar magnitude of 2.9. The best conditions for Aquarius’ visibility are in August and September. It is visible in the central and southern regions of the USSR. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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