constellations library

Constellations are groupings of stars that, when viewed from Earth, form distinct shapes. Constellations have been around since the dawn of recorded history. In this section you will learn all about constellations and their histories.

Featured Article: Perseus (constellation)

Perseus, a constellation in the Northern Hemisphere that can be easily seen in the early evening during autumn and winter. See more »

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Pisces

Pisces, a constellation and the 12th sign of the zodiac. The name means The Fishes.

Pleiades (constellation)

Pleiades, in astronomy, a cluster of stars in the constellation Taurus. With a telescope, several hundred stars are visible in the cluster.

Sagittarius

Sagittarius, a southern constellation and the ninth sign of the zodiac. The name Sagittarius means the archer.

Scorpius

Scorpius, a constellation in the Southern Hemisphere and the eighth sign of the zodiac.

Southern Cross

Southern Cross, or Crux (cross in Latin), a southern constellation that lies in the Milky Way.

Taurus

Taurus, a constellation and the second sign of the zodiac. In northern latitudes, Taurus can be seen during the evening in winter.

Ursa Major

Ursa Major, or Great Bear, the constellation in the northern skies that contains the Big Dipper, a name suggested by the shape of the figure formed by its seven brightest stars.