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Gloria Frederici, also called Honores Friderici or Frederici Honores, was an obsolete constellation introduced by German astronomer Johann Elert Bode in 1787. Bode created it to honor Frederick the Great, the king of Prussia who had died the previous year. The constellation occupied a region of the northern sky near Andromeda but was not retained among the 88 constellations recognized by modern astronomy.
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What was Gloria Frederici?
Gloria Frederici was an obsolete constellation also called Honores Friderici or Frederici Honores. It was introduced by German astronomer Johann Elert Bode in 1787.
Who did Gloria Frederici honor?
Bode created the constellation to honor Frederick the Great, the king of Prussia. Frederick had died the previous year, in 1786.
Why is Gloria Frederici no longer an official constellation?
Gloria Frederici was one of several historical constellations that were later discarded. Modern official constellation boundaries follow the 88 constellations recognized by the International Astronomical Union.
What is another name for Gloria Frederici?
The constellation is also known as Honores Friderici and Frederici Honores. These names refer to the same obsolete constellation associated with Frederick the Great.
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