Leo constellation,artwork. Leo,or the Lion,was one of the first constellations to be recognised. The 'head' of Leo is formed by a sickle shaped constellation of the three stars Regulus,Al Jabbah and Algeiba. The lion originates from the Nemean Lion in Greek mythology,which was killed by Hercules as one of his twelve labours. Image taken from 'Atlas Celeste de Flamsteed',the atlas of French astronomer Jean Fortin (1750-1831),which was published in 1776 | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / US Navy |
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