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| name | created_by | created_date | updated_by | updated_date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aries | skybber | 2021-06-02 18:48:24.241094 | skybber | 2023-12-20 18:51:31.978644 |
Aries is officially the first constellation of the zodiac, as 2,000 years ago, it contained the vernal equinox - the intersection of the ecliptic with the celestial equator. However, due to precession, this point is now located in the neighboring Pisces constellation (although the symbol for the vernal equinox remains identical to the Aries constellation). The vernal equinox is the point where the Sun crosses the celestial equator, marking the beginning of spring. In ancient times, the ecliptic was divided into 12 equal sections of 30 degrees each, known as the zodiac signs. Today, the Sun travels through Aries each year between April 18th and May 12th. Aries is a small but distinctive constellation, and its framework is formed by the bright stars Hamal, Sheratan, and Mesarthim, located near the line of stars characterizing the Andromeda constellation. The constellation features several binary stars and faint galaxies, with NGC 772 being the most notable among them.
