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Design elements - Zodiac constellations
The vector stencils library "Zodiac constellations" contains 12 star constellation charts.
"In Western astrology, astrological signs are the twelve 30º sectors of the ecliptic, starting at the vernal equinox (one of the intersections of the ecliptic with the celestial equator), also known as the First Point of Aries. The order of the astrological signs is Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces." [Astrological sign. Wikipedia]
"Constellations.
The zodiacal signs are distinct from the constellations associated with them, not only because of their drifting apart due to the precession of equinoxes but also because the physical constellations take up varying widths of the ecliptic, so the sun is not in each constellation for the same amount of time. Thus, Virgo takes up five times as much ecliptic longitude as Scorpius. The zodiacal signs are an abstraction from the physical constellations, and each represent exactly one twelfth of the full circle, or the longitude traversed by the Sun in about 30.4 days.
Some "parazodiacal" constellations are also touched by the paths of the planets. The MUL.APIN lists Orion, Perseus, Auriga, and Andromeda. Furthermore, there are a number of constellations mythologically associated with the zodiacal ones : Piscis Austrinus, The Southern Fish, is attached to Aquarius. In classical maps, it swallows the stream poured out of Aquarius' pitcher, but perhaps it formerly just swam in it. Aquila, The Eagle, was possibly associated with the zodiac by virtue of its main star, Altair. Hydra in the Early Bronze Age marked the celestial equator and was associated with Leo, which is shown standing on the serpent on the Dendera zodiac. Corvus is the Crow or Raven mysteriously perched on the tail of Hydra.
Due to the constellation boundaries being redefined in 1930 by the International Astronomical Union, the path of the ecliptic now officially passes through thirteen constellations: the twelve traditional 'zodiac constellations' plus Ophiuchus, the bottom part of which interjects between Scorpio and Sagittarius. Ophiuchus is an anciently recognized constellation, catalogued along with many others in Ptolemy's Almagest, but not historically referred to as a zodiac constellation. The inaccurate description of Ophiuchus as a sign of the zodiac drew media attention in 1995, when the BBC Nine O'Clock News reported that "an extra sign of the zodiac has been announced by the Royal Astronomical Society". There had been no such announcement, and the report had merely sensationalized the 67-year-old 'news' of the IAU's decision to alter the number of designated ecliptic constellations." [Zodiac. Wikipedia]
The star maps example "Design elements - Zodiac constellations" was created using the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with the Astronomy solution from the Science and Education area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
Star constellation charts
Star constellation charts, Virgo, Taurus, Scorpius, Sagittarius, Pisces, Libra, Leo, Gemini, Capricornus, Cancer, Aries, Aquarius,
The vector stencils library "Constellations except Zodiac, Northern and Southern" contains 47 star constellation maps of all constellations except Zodiac, Northern (45-90 degrees) and Southern (45-90 degrees).
Use these shapes for drawing astronomical diagrams and illustrations in ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with the Astronomy solution from the Science and Education area in ConceptDraw Solution Park.
Andromeda
Andromeda, Andromeda,
Antlia
Antlia, Antlia,
Aquila
Aquila, Aquila,
Auriga
Auriga, Auriga,
Bootes
Bootes, Bootes,
Caelum
Caelum, Caelum,
Canes Venatici
Canes Venatici, Canes Venatici,
Canis Major
Canis Major, Canis Major,
Canis Minor
Canis Minor, Canis Minor,
Centaurus
Centaurus, Centaurus,
Cetus
Cetus, Cetus,
Columba
Columba, Columba,
Coma Berenices
Coma Berenices, Coma Berenices,
Corona Australis
Corona Australis, Corona Australis,
Corona Borealis
Corona Borealis, Corona Borealis,
Corvus
Corvus, Corvus,
Crater
Crater, Crater,
Cygnus
Cygnus, Cygnus,
Delphinus
Delphinus, Delphinus,
Equuleus
Equuleus, Equuleus,
Eridanus
Eridanus, Eridanus,
Fornax
Fornax, Fornax,
Grus
Grus, Grus,
Hercules
Hercules, Hercules,
Hydra
Hydra, Hydra,
Lacerta
Lacerta, Lacerta,
Leo Minor
Leo Minor, Leo Minor,
Lepus
Lepus, Lepus,
Lupus
Lupus, Lupus,
Lynx
Lynx, Lynx,
Lyra
Lyra, Lyra,
Microscopium
Microscopium, Microscopium,
Monoceros
Monoceros, Monoceros,
Ophiuchus and Serpens
Ophiuchus and Serpens, Ophiuchus and Serpens,
Orion
Orion, Orion,
Pegasus
Pegasus, Pegasus,
Perseus
Perseus, Perseus,
Piscis Austrinus
Piscis Austrinus, Piscis Austrinus,
Puppis
Puppis, Puppis,
Pyxis
Pyxis, Pyxis,
Sagitta
Sagitta, Sagitta,
Sculptor
Sculptor, Sculptor,
Scutum
Scutum, Scutum,
Sextans
Sextans, Sextans,
Triangulum
Triangulum, Triangulum,
Vela
Vela, Vela,
Vulpecula
Vulpecula, Vulpecula,
The vector stencils library "Constellations except Zodiac, Northern and Southern" contains 47 star constellation maps of all constellations except Zodiac, Northern (45-90 degrees) and Southern (45-90 degrees).
Use these shapes for drawing astronomical diagrams and illustrations in ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with the Astronomy solution from the Science and Education area in ConceptDraw Solution Park.
Andromeda
Andromeda, Andromeda,
Antlia
Antlia, Antlia,
Aquila
Aquila, Aquila,
Auriga
Auriga, Auriga,
Bootes
Bootes, Bootes,
Caelum
Caelum, Caelum,
Canes Venatici
Canes Venatici, Canes Venatici,
Canis Major
Canis Major, Canis Major,
Canis Minor
Canis Minor, Canis Minor,
Centaurus
Centaurus, Centaurus,
Cetus
Cetus, Cetus,
Columba
Columba, Columba,
Coma Berenices
Coma Berenices, Coma Berenices,
Corona Australis
Corona Australis, Corona Australis,
Corona Borealis
Corona Borealis, Corona Borealis,
Corvus
Corvus, Corvus,
Crater
Crater, Crater,
Cygnus
Cygnus, Cygnus,
Delphinus
Delphinus, Delphinus,
Equuleus
Equuleus, Equuleus,
Eridanus
Eridanus, Eridanus,
Fornax
Fornax, Fornax,
Grus
Grus, Grus,
Hercules
Hercules, Hercules,
Hydra
Hydra, Hydra,
Lacerta
Lacerta, Lacerta,
Leo Minor
Leo Minor, Leo Minor,
Lepus
Lepus, Lepus,
Lupus
Lupus, Lupus,
Lynx
Lynx, Lynx,
Lyra
Lyra, Lyra,
Microscopium
Microscopium, Microscopium,
Monoceros
Monoceros, Monoceros,
Ophiuchus and Serpens
Ophiuchus and Serpens, Ophiuchus and Serpens,
Orion
Orion, Orion,
Pegasus
Pegasus, Pegasus,
Perseus
Perseus, Perseus,
Piscis Austrinus
Piscis Austrinus, Piscis Austrinus,
Puppis
Puppis, Puppis,
Pyxis
Pyxis, Pyxis,
Sagitta
Sagitta, Sagitta,
Sculptor
Sculptor, Sculptor,
Scutum
Scutum, Scutum,
Sextans
Sextans, Sextans,
Triangulum
Triangulum, Triangulum,
Vela
Vela, Vela,
Vulpecula
Vulpecula, Vulpecula,