Circumpolar constellations stay in the sky. Because of the rotation of the Earth and its orbit around the sun, we divide the stars and constellations into 2 groups. Some stars and constellations never rise nor never set, and they are called circumpolar. Thus only some constellations are visible year- round
Circumpolar constellations stay in the sky. Because of the rotation of the Earth and its orbit around the Sun, we divide the stars and constellations into two groups. Some stars & constellations never rise nor set, and they are called circumpolar.
