Located in the northern celestial gemisphere, Corona Borealis is a small constellation that was 1 of 48 constellations listed by 2nd century astronomer Ptolemy. Its Latin name, inspired by its shape, means “northern crown”. In classical mythology Corona Borealis represents the…

The largest of the 88 modern constellations, Hydra measures 1303 square degrees. Neighboring constellations include Libra, Centaurus, and Cancer. It was included among the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd century astronomer Ptolemy and is…

Located in the southern sky, Centaurus is a bright constellation that is one of the largest constellations. Centaurus was included among the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd-century astronomer Ptolemy, and remains one of the 88 modern constellations. Centaurus belongs…

Located in the northern sky, the constellation Sagitta is dim but distinctive. The name Sagitta in Latin means “arrow”, but should not be confused with the larger constellation of Sagittarius, the archer. Sagitta was included among the…

Virgo is one of the constellations of the zodiac, with a name that is Latin for virgin. Lying between Leo to the west and Libra to the east, Virgo is the second-largest constellation in the…

Located in the Southern Hemisphere, Capricornus represents a creature that is a blend of fish and goat; with the name in Latin translating to “goat horn.” Capricornus is among the faintest constellations in the sky,…

Located in the southern sky, the constellation Carina is Latin for the hull or keel of a ship. Carina is named after parts of a ship because it was the southern foundation of the larger…

The constellation of Libra is located in the southern celestial hemisphere, with its name in Latin meaning weighing scales. The constellation is fairly faint, with no first magnitude stars, with Beta Librae, also known as Zubeneschamali, is the brightest star in…

Located at the celestial equator, the large constellation Ophiuchus has its name is from the Greek Ὀφιοῦχος, meaning “serpent-bearer” in English. The constellation is commonly represented as a man grasping a snake, with the serpent being represented by…

Located in the Northern Hemisphere, Delphinus is a small constellation that is close to the celestial equator. The name is the Latin word for the Greek word for dolphin. Delphinus is one of the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd century astronomer Ptolemy, with the…