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Ancient Egyptians paid little attention to observing and recording the movements of the Sun, Moon and planets. Instead, special significance was attached to certain bright stars and constellations.

The ceiling of the Temple of Hathor at Denderah (above) depicts a magnificent series of ancient Egyptian constellations (illustrated, top).