Research Paper On Corvus

My favorite constellation is Corvus, the crow or raven constellation. I chose Corvus because I find the name most appealing and crows are my favorite type of bird. Corvus is a small constellation within the southern hemisphere. It was one of the 48 constellations created by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the 2nd century. Corvus is most noted by four bright stars; often called the Sail, however it contains 11 stars in total. An interesting fact about Corvus, is that it is home to the Antennae Galaxies. These galaxies are currently colliding with one another, forming a heart with two long tails. These two give muggle scientists a possible idea of what will happen to our own galaxy when it some day collides with Andromeda. According to
Greek mythology Corvus was Apollos' bird. Apollo sent the crow out with a cup to collect some water, on his way back he saw a fig tree but the fruit wasn't quite ripe yet. Corvus decided to wait for the figs so he could eat them. Time passed and Corvus realized that by wasting time he surely angered Apollo. The crow snatched up a snake and flew back thinking that he could lie and say the snake prevented him from getting the water on time. Apollo was not deceived and Corvus' lie only made him more upset. In rage he threw the bird, the cup, and the snake all into the sky to forever be stuck in the heavens.

Once, there was a very wealthy crow named Corvus. Corvus lived in a marble palace filled imported silks, exotic plants and fine works of art. Anything Corvus wanted he could surely buy with his gold. Animals from all over came just to be graced by his presence. One day, Corvus decided to throw a party just because he hadn't shown off in a while. Everything was all set except the center piece for the banquet table! How could he forget? As he a wondering what would top his last center piece, a serpent slithered by carrying various treasures on her back. One of these was a solid gold and intricately designed chalice. "Oh, snake! Tell me, the great Corvus, how much is that golden cup you have?" The serpent turned and shook her head, "It's not for sell." "I must have that cup! Nothing I have will due for my party," Corvus demanded. "And there is nothing you can offer me that has the value of this cup," she replied before slithering off. But Corvus just had to have that cup, so he took off after her. The snake weaved quickly through the streets but the crow would not let up. "Maybe if I could fly then that bird would be too shocked to follow," the snake thought and just like that she lifted up off the ground and moved through the sky. Corvus was indeed stunned at he snake's feat but continued his chase. And to this day Corvus still chases the snake and her golden cup, but he will never have it as it is the cup of virtues.