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Astronomers use constellations to

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Locate objects in the sky

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Calculate the distances of objects

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Calculate the masses of objects

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None of the above

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The correct option is A Locate objects in the sky
Constellation, in astronomy, is any of certain groupings of stars that were imagined to form conspicuous configurations of objects or creatures in the sky. Constellations are useful in assisting astronomers and navigators to locate certain stars.Other objects in sky are located with reference to these constellations.

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