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    Oct 16, 2011, 11:03 AM
    What's the history of naming constellations?
    How did ancient peoples name the constellations?
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    Oct 17, 2011, 02:24 PM
    Please do not double-post questions.

    See my response to your other post here: https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/astron...s-49959-2.html
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