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- 1. C O N S T E L L A T I
- 2. What is Constellation? • A constellation is an area of the Celestial Sphere as defined by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in the early 20th century. • (according to Google)
- 3. C O N S T E L L A T I O N • Are typically grouped around asterisms, patterns formed by prominent, relatively bright stars that appear to be close to each other in the night sky.
- 4. Aquarius, the Water Bearer Aquarius, the "water bearer," is a large but faint constellation in the southern sky.
- 5. Aries, the Ram Aries, the "ram," is a mid-size constellation in the Northern Hemisphere.
- 6. Cancer, the Crab The small faint constellation Cancer, the "crab," is rich in open clusters and double stars.
- 7. Capricornus , the Sea Goat This sky map shows the location of the constellation Capricornus, the "sea goat."
- 8. Draco, the Dragon The eighth- largest constellation, Draco, the "dragon," doesn't appear especially prominent.
- 9. Gemini, the Twins Gemini, the "twins," is a constellation high in the winter sky, containing a number of interesting observing targets.
- 10. Leo, the Lion This sky chart shows constellation Leo, the "lion," and its trademark sickle.
- 11. Libra, the Scales The stars that make up the constellation Libra, the "scales," were once considered part of Scorpius.
- 12. Orion, the Hunter Orion, the "hunter," as imagined, with the stars that make it.
- 13. Pegasus, the Winged Horse Pegasus, named after the winged white horse of Poseidon in Greek mythology, is easy to find when you spot the Great Square.
- 14. Pisces, the Fishes Pisces, the "fishes," is the 14th largest constellation but its stars are relatively faint.
- 15. Sagittarius, the Archer Sagittarius, the "archer," represents the largest constellation in the Southern Hemisphere and the 15th largest constellation overall. The constellation possesses many bright stars and appears quite distinct to the naked eye.
- 16. Scorpius, the Scorpion Scorpius, the "scorpion," stands out as one of the brightest constellations in the sky with a distinctive shape, and for this reason has intrigued people for centuries.
- 17. Taurus, the Bull Taurus, the "bull," stampedes through the northern winter sky as one of the most prominent and visible of the constellations.
- 18. Virgo, the Virgin Virgo, the "virgin," represents the largest constellation of the Zodiac and the second-largest constellation overall, behind Hydra.