IntroductionHave you ever looked up at the night sky and wondered about the countless twinkling stars? From ancient times, people have been fascinated by the stars and their patterns, which they believed could provide guidance during their travels. Among these patterns are the 88 modern constellations recognized by the International Astronomical Union, with some of the most famous ones being the zodiac constellations. In this article, we will be exploring the lesser-known but equally intriguing group of constellations - the nautical constellations.History of Nautical ConstellationsThe nautical constellations were first documented by Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the 2nd century AD. These constellations were drawn up to help sailors navigate the open sea, and each constellation bore a name related to seafaring. For example, Carina, the keel of the ship Argo, was originally called Vela, meaning sails. Over time, more constellations associated with navigation were added, such as Pyxis, the ship‘s compass, and Sextans, the navigational tool used for measuring angles.Important Nautical ConstellationsOne of the most important nautical constellations is Crux, also known as the Southern Cross. This four-star constellation is visible in the southern hemisphere and was used by sailors to find the direction of south. Another notable constellation is Argo Navis, the ship of the Argonauts in Greek mythology. Argo Navis was one of the largest constellations, but was later broken up into Carina, Puppis and Vela. These three constellations represent the keel, stern and sails of the ship respectively.上岸星座Mythical Nautical ConstellationsAside from Argo Navis, many nautical constellations have their origins in Greek mythology. For instance, Cetus, the sea monster, is said to terrorize Andromeda, the daughter of the Ethiopian king Cepheus. Perseus slays Cetus and saves Andromeda, and in remembrance of this event, Cetus was immortalized in the stars. Another mythological nautical constellation is Capricornus, the sea-goat. Capricornus is said to be the god Pan, who transformed into a fish to escape from Typhon, a monstrous creature. The transformation was not fully successful, and Pan‘s lower half remained a fish.The Legacy of Nautical ConstellationsAlthough the use of nautical constellations for navigation has become obsolete with the advancements in modern technology, the legacy of these constellations lives on in various aspects of our lives. Many of the nautical constellations have been incorporated into logos and coats-of-arms of maritime organizations and corporations. They have also been referenced in literature and popular culture, such as in the book “Moby Dick” and the film “Pirates of the Caribbean”. Additionally, the nautical constellations serve as a reminder of humanity‘s fascination with the stars, and their enduring influence on our history and culture.ConclusionWhile the 88 modern constellations might be more well-known, the nautical constellations have a rich and fascinating history of their own. From their creation for navigation to their inclusion in mythology and culture, the nautical constellations have left an enduring impact on our society. Next time you look up at the night sky, take a moment to appreciate these lesser-known but equally mesmerizing constellations. 1704年 智利，朱安-费尔南兹岛 丹尼尔-多佛著名小说中的英雄还活生生地留在人们的心中。他的名字叫亚历山大-赛尔克，丹尼尔-多佛用赛尔克真实的历险创造了这个传奇人物。这些传奇是如此真实，至今有些托巴哥岛上的人们还自豪地称他们是克鲁索的后代。 然而，亚历山大-赛尔克的历险事迹在加勒比海上并没发生。他唯一的家是在加勒比海中无人居住的朱安-费尔南兹岛上，离太平洋很远。 亚历山大-赛尔克于1676年生于苏格兰的拉各，是一位有名的皮革工人的儿子。他发自内心地想进行一次海上航行，1695年出海直到1703年成为平底大船的主人。不久之后，他参与了威廉姆-丹姆皮尔的探险太平洋的海盗行动，这次行动的唯一目的是捕获西班牙商船。 1704年9月，在与船长吵过一架之后，冲动的赛尔克被留在了无人居住的朱安-费尔南兹岛上，此岛位于智利以西400海里。 赛尔克带了一些有用的东西上岸，一把枪、子弹、火药，一些木匠工具，足够的衣服和床，烟草，一把小斧子，还有后来证实是最重要的一样东西——圣经。他在海岸附近找了个山洞住下，在开始的几个月里，他非常害怕孤独和寂寞，他不常离开岸边，以虾、蟹为生。最后，他被越来越多的具有攻击性的海狮逼到了内陆，赛尔克发现岛上有大量的芜菁、卷心菜、棕榈树和山羊。 然而，赛尔克并不知道，一件事情将把他拯救出去。丹姆皮尔把赛尔克留在岛上，并忙于处理另一件事情，就是送英国船只袭击南美海岸线。他的船于1709年9月1日离开英国，1710年1月末出现在朱安-费尔南兹岛上。 1710年2月1日，赛尔克看见海湾中有两个黑点儿，他确定那是两艘英国船，因为船上飘着英国国旗。他跑向海滩，点了一堆火并疯狂地喊着。丹姆皮尔奇怪岛上会有火光，他几乎认为赛尔克已经死了，他派一艘小船上岸看看。当看到他的营救者，赛尔克由于太激动而有好一会儿不能清楚地表达自己。 在接下来的两年里，赛尔克参加了他的船员的一系列“海盗入侵”活动，沿着秘鲁和智利海岸他经历了无数次冒险，直到1711年9月22日才回到英国。他的归来使他的家人和朋友都很惊讶和高兴。他穿着隆重，成为人们的饭后谈资。 关于他在朱安-费尔南兹岛上的故事被里查德-斯迪尔写成书，名为《英国人》。赛尔克认识了一名奶场女工，名叫索菲亚-布鲁斯。他们私奔了但没结婚。由于厌倦了陆上的生活，他于1720年10月作为皇家海军舰队“威曼斯”号的船长出海，并于一年后死于非洲海岸，可能是死于黄热病。 以上就是关于航海秘史！揭秘中世纪的神秘死亡的全部内容，声明如下:本文内容及图片素材部分来源于网络，根据《信息网络传播权保护条例》，如果我们转载的作品侵犯了您的权利,请在一个月内通知我们，我们会及时删除。