how did the constellation aquarius get its name
Aquarius (constellation) Aquarius is a constellation of the zodiac, situated between Capricornus and Pisces.[2] Its name is Latin for "water-carrier" or "cup-carrier", and its symbol is (Unicode â™’), a representation of water. Aquarius is one of the oldest of the recognized constellations along the zodiac (the Sun's apparent path).[3] It was one of the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd century astronomer Ptolemy, and it remains one of the 88 modern constellations. It is found in a region often called the Sea due to its profusion of constellations with watery associations such as Cetus the whale, Pisces the fish, and Eridanus the river.[4]