Machina Electrica
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Machina Electrica was a constellation
created by Johann Bode in 1800. He created it from a southern part of constellation Cetus
. It was never popular and is no longer in use.
Constellation
In modern astronomy, a constellation is an internationally defined area of the celestial sphere. These areas are grouped around asterisms, patterns formed by prominent stars within apparent proximity to one another on Earth's night sky....
created by Johann Bode in 1800. He created it from a southern part of constellation Cetus
Cetus
Cetus is a constellation. Its name refers to Cetus, a sea monster in Greek mythology, although it is often called 'the whale' today. Cetus is located in the region of the sky that contains other water-related constellations such as Aquarius, Pisces, and Eridanus.-Ecliptic:Although Cetus is not...
. It was never popular and is no longer in use.
External links
- Astronomy Facts: Machina Electrica, by Shane Horvatin
- Star Tales: Machina Electrica by Ian RidpathIan RidpathIan William Ridpath is an English science writer and broadcaster made famous for his investigation and explanation of the Rendlesham Forest Incident of December 1980....