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Twice-Told Tale of Ganymede: Two star patterns of the same mythical figure appear in the night sky this month.

  • Published In: Sky & Telescope, 2024, v. 148, n. 4. P. 45 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: O'Meara, Stephen James 3 of 3

Abstract

This article discusses the presence of two star patterns representing the mythical figure Ganymede in the night sky. Ganymede, a Trojan prince known for his beauty, is associated with the constellation Aquarius, which is still recognized today. However, there is another set of stars initially associated with Ganymede but later linked to Antinous, a favorite youth of Roman emperor Hadrian. Over time, Ganymede regained prominence, and both figures were ultimately relegated to the constellation Aquila by the International Astronomical Union in 1922. The article suggests that interested observers can locate Ganymede as Aquarius or as Antinous in the constellation Aquila. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Sky & Telescope. 2024/10, Vol. 148, Issue 4, p45
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0037-6604
  • Accession Number:178346852
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