Tolkien's Knowlege Of Constellations

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While rereading The Fellowship of the Ring, I realize that Tolkien was remarkably knowledgeable about constellations. In chapter 3 (Three Is Company), Tolkien writes about Remmirath, the Netted Stars, Borgil, and Menelvagor with his shining belt. I am sure Remmirath is the Pleaides, Borgil is the star Betelguese, and Menelvagor is the constellation Orion. Furthermore,these celestial objects actually do rise in the fall as Tolkien describes in the chapter.

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