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| number = 2356 | | number = 2356 | ||
− | | date = September | + | | date = September 8, 2020 |
| title = Constellation Monstrosity | | title = Constellation Monstrosity | ||
| image = constellation_monstrosity.png | | image = constellation_monstrosity.png | ||
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==Explanation== | ==Explanation== | ||
+ | {{incomplete|Created by a SAGICAPRIQUARIUS. Please mention here why this explanation isn't complete. Do NOT delete this tag too soon.}} | ||
− | {{w|Constellation}}s in the night sky are formed by pattern-forming various {{w|Asterism (astronomy)|asterisms}} and other stellar relationships in the night sky | + | {{w|Constellation}}s in the night sky are formed by pattern-forming various {{w|Asterism (astronomy)|asterisms}} and other stellar relationships in the night sky. |
− | Randall has taken one particular {{w|zodiac}} (or at least part of the | + | Being rather subjective, {{w|Chinese constellations|different cultures}} have inculcated differences in their interpretations, some subtle and others less so, for the exact same objective views of the night sky. Even where the same groupings are recognised, different cultures can 'see' different forms behind that group of stars. However, observers in the southern hemisphere will see entirely new constellations not visible to those in the northern one, and vice-versa, whilst observing those patterns fully visible to both (on the {{w|ecliptic}}) as inverted and therefore may inspire vastly different conceptualised images or even connectivities. |
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+ | Randall has taken one particular {{w|zodiac}} (or at least part of the one associated with western astrology and used historically as the organisational references that modern astronomy uses for its cataloguing nomenclature) and imagined further lines connecting stars to link up four separate constellations, to create a portmanteau constellation with a {{w|portmanteau}} name. | ||
The four constellations used here are Scorpio (the scorpion), Libra (the scales), Virgo (the virgin/maiden) and Leo (the lion), sequentially spread across the sky in positions relating to a span of astrological dates running 'backwards' from late November through to late July. The name Randall gave this meta-constellation, however, uses a different order to combine as "Virg(o, l)ibra(, )scorp(io & )leo". Possibly "Scorlibirgoleo", or a similar mash-up with the same source order, did not roll together nicely enough for his liking. | The four constellations used here are Scorpio (the scorpion), Libra (the scales), Virgo (the virgin/maiden) and Leo (the lion), sequentially spread across the sky in positions relating to a span of astrological dates running 'backwards' from late November through to late July. The name Randall gave this meta-constellation, however, uses a different order to combine as "Virg(o, l)ibra(, )scorp(io & )leo". Possibly "Scorlibirgoleo", or a similar mash-up with the same source order, did not roll together nicely enough for his liking. | ||
− | In reality, | + | In reality, apparent proximity of constellations on the {{w|celestial sphere}} does not guarantee actual proximity radially. Naming issues should not change any scientific understanding, but it could have a knock-on effect to the cataloguing if that is rearranged to obey the new object grouping. |
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+ | ==Transcript== | ||
+ | {{incomplete transcript|Do NOT delete this tag too soon.}} | ||
+ | [Within a frame, a long title is written in a short arc above the drawn elements] VIRGIBRASCORPLEO | ||
− | + | [Upon a background of astrological imagery merged in accord, basic point-and-line astronomical/astrological representations of Scorpio, Libra, Virgo and Leo are illustrated.] | |
+ | [(Scorpio ''may'' be slightly rotated/translated for aesthetic reasons.)] | ||
− | + | [Red lines have been added to link stars in adjacent constellations.] | |
− | :[ | + | :[ {{w|Beta Scorpii}} may be connected to {{w|Sigma Librae}} (once known as Gamma Scorpii)] |
− | : | + | :[ ...also {{w|Pi Scorpii}} may be connected to {{w|Tau Librae}}] |
+ | :[ {{w|Beta Librae}} may be connected to {{w|Mu Virginis}}] | ||
+ | :[ {{w|Nu Virginis}} may be connected to Beta Leonis (better known as {{w|Denebola}})] | ||
− | + | [Below the frame is further text] I got kicked out of the International Astronomical Union for adding extra lines between the constellations to create a monstrosity. | |
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− | + | [Titletext] It's rare to get both astronomers and astrologers equally mad at you, but apparently I've messed up both a bunch of star location databases AND the will of the fates. | |
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