Aries! the Rams Aries the Ram is a mid-size constellation, ranking 39th in size among the 88 modern-day constellations. While it is a respectable size at 441 square degrees, it is not very luminous and has only three stars that could be called bright. Alpha, Beta, and Gamma Arietis, the constellations three brightest stars, were identified by astronomer Johann Bayer. The brightest star is Alpha Arietis, an orange giant (66 light-years from Earth), also called Hamal, which is the Arabic word for lamb or head of the ram. The star Beta Arietis, also known as Sheratan, is a blue-white star (59 light-years away). Gamma Arietis, with a common name of Mesartim, is a binary star with two white-hued components. The primary star has a magnitude of 4.59; the secondary star 4.68. The constellation has few significant nebulae or galaxies, but the galaxies consist of several scientifically interesting spiral, elliptical and interacting galaxies. Aries is the first sign of the zodiac, those born under this sign (March 21 - April 20) are Passionate, Lively, Adventurous, Courageous, first in line and Positive. If only you can tolerate their confrontational, Impulsive and Stubborn part. I personally appreciate the company of Aries people, they are loyal friends to doe for. Happy Birth Month to the Beautiful Aries members of the group.
Posted on: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 03:32:46 +0000
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