1. Examine the list of the 88 constellations in Appendix Ε-7. Are there any constellations whose names obviously date from modern times? Where are these constellations located? Why do they not have...

1. Examine the list of the 88 constellations in Appendix Ε-7. Are there any constellations whose names obviously date from modern times? Where are these constellations located? Why do they not have ancient names?

2. In his novel King Solomon’s Mines, H. Rider Haggard described a total solar eclipse that was seen in both South Africa and the British Isles. Is such an eclipse possible? Why or why not?