Astronomy Cast 319: The Zodiac
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Although the Zodiac is best known for astrology nonsense, it has a purpose in astronomy too. The constellations of the Zodiac define the plane of the ecliptic: the region where the Sun, Moon and planets appear to travel through the sky. What are the constellations of the Zodiac, and how do astronomers use them as way points? Read more: http://www.universetoday.com/105854/astronomy-cast-319-the-zodiac/#ixzz2j36wgMCY
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+christei adams http://prntscr.com/b1ap26 seems like u are between capricorn and sagitarius
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Hi Fraser, your podcast is factually incorrect. Astrologers do not assign signs to constellations. Deliberately. They haven't done for thousands of years. It is worth sticking to the great astronomy you do, as you are making factually incorrect statements about what astrologers say, clearly being ignorant of what astrologers actually say. They mean something else by Leo than what you think they mean. Fascinatingly you mention Ptolemy and Hipparchus, two astronomers who recognised and understand the difference. Ptolemy of course was also an astrologer.
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Really nice video thanks Fraser.
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