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Aries is a northern-sky constellation represented by a ram and included among the zodiac constellations because the ecliptic passes through its region. It is one of the ancient Greek constellation patterns recorded by Ptolemy and is also one of the 88 constellations whose boundaries are standardized by the International Astronomical Union. Its brightest star is Hamal, also known as Alpha Arietis.
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What does the constellation Aries represent?
Aries is traditionally represented by a ram. It is a northern-sky constellation and one of the zodiac constellations.
Why is Aries a zodiac constellation?
The ecliptic passes through the region of the sky containing Aries. The ecliptic is the apparent yearly path of the Sun against the background stars.
Who recorded the constellation Aries in antiquity?
Aries is one of the ancient Greek constellation patterns recorded by Ptolemy. It is also included among the 88 constellations recognized in modern astronomy.
Is Aries one of the official modern constellations?
Yes. Aries is one of the 88 constellations whose boundaries are recognized in modern astronomy.
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