Ptolemaic constellations
Refers to the 48 classical constellations catalogued by Ptolemy. Used in astronomy and historical contexts.
See also: トレミー星座 (トレミーせいざ)
The Ptolemaic constellations are the 48 constellations compiled by the ancient Greek astronomer Ptolemy.
From the Greek name Πτολεμαῖος (Ptolemaios) via Latin Ptolemaeus, referring to Claudius Ptolemy, the 2nd-century astronomer.