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* Mentioned by [[Pincus]].
* Mentioned by [[Pincus]].
* Meaning: The Water-Bearer
* Meaning: The Water-Bearer
* Aquarius is a constellation of the zodiac, situated between Capricornus and Pisces. Its name is Latin for "water-carrier" or "cup-carrier". Aquarius is one of the oldest of the recognized constellations along the zodiac (the sun's apparent path). It was one of the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd century AD astronomer Ptolemy, and it remains one of the 88 modern constellations. It is found in a region often called the Sea due to its profusion of constellations with watery associations such as Cetus the whale, Pisces the fish, and Eridanus the river. - [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aquarius_(constellation) Wikipedia]
* It was one of the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd century AD astronomer Ptolemy, and it remains one of the 88 modern constellations. Aquarius is a constellation of the zodiac, situated between Capricornus and Pisces. Aquarius is one of the oldest of the recognized constellations along the zodiac (the sun's apparent path). It is found in a region often called the Sea due to its profusion of constellations with watery associations such as Cetus the whale, Pisces the fish, and Eridanus the river. - [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aquarius_(constellation) Wikipedia]


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  • Probably part of the "Star Navigation" classes at Cheiron's Academy, the following constellations were mentioned as the cadets were studying for their exams in "1.32 - Cram-Ped".
  • More info and pictures To Be Added...

Andromeda

  • Mentioned by Lilith.
  • Meaning: Daughter of Cassiopeia
  • Andromeda is one of the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd-century Greco-Roman astronomer Ptolemy and remains one of the 88 modern constellations. - Wikipedia
Conandromeda01.jpeg

Aquarius

  • Mentioned by Pincus.
  • Meaning: The Water-Bearer
  • It was one of the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd century AD astronomer Ptolemy, and it remains one of the 88 modern constellations. Aquarius is a constellation of the zodiac, situated between Capricornus and Pisces. Aquarius is one of the oldest of the recognized constellations along the zodiac (the sun's apparent path). It is found in a region often called the Sea due to its profusion of constellations with watery associations such as Cetus the whale, Pisces the fish, and Eridanus the river. - Wikipedia
Conaquarius01.jpeg

Aquila

Aries

  • Mentioned by Pincus.
  • Meaning: The Ram

Auriga

  • Mentioned by Lilith.
  • Meaning: The Charioteer

Boötes

  • Mentioned by Lilith.
  • Meaning: The Herdsman

Camelopardalis

  • Mentioned by Lilith.
  • Meaning: The Giraffe

Cancer

Canes Venatici

  • Mentioned by Iolaus.
  • Meaning: The Hunting Dogs

Corona Borealis

Cygnus

  • Mentioned by Iolaus.
  • Meaning: The Swan

Delphinus

  • Mentioned by Iolaus.
  • Meaning: The Dolphin

Draco

Polaris

Pegasus

Ursa Major

Ursa Minor

  • Mentioned by Gregor.
  • Meaning: The Little Bear
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