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What are the symbols of the twelve constellations?

The symbols of the twelve constellations are as follows:

The twelve constellations include Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces. Although Ophiuchus also passes through the zodiac, it is not in the zodiac used in astrology. The zodiac in astrology only refers to the twelve equally divided regions of the zodiac, which is different from the zodiac in astronomy.

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In ancient times, the rise and fall of stars or constellations were often used to navigate and determine time. Ancient Egypt determined the beginning of a year by observing the rise of Sirius. In some areas, the ancient technology of determining position by observing stars still remains. Constellations and the literary images they represent often appear in the works of literati.

Although the importance of constellations has been relatively reduced in modern times, they have not lost their charm for astronomy lovers. Through its fascinating legend, constellations have played an extremely important role in the popularization of astronomy. Whenever there is a major astronomical phenomenon, astronomers, popular science workers and the media will always set off an astronomical upsurge in society, especially among young people.