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Constellations
Constellation	English name	Position
Constellation	English name	R.A. (hours)	DEC. (degrees)
Andromeda Andromeda, in astronomy, northern constellation located to the NE of Pegasus and to the S of Cassiopeia. Its brightest star, Alpheratz (Alpha Andromedae), marks the northeast corner of the Great Square in Pegasus. ..... Click the link for more information.	Andromeda (Chained Lady)	1	+43
Antlia	Air Pump	10	−33
Apus	Bird of Paradise	16	−75
Aquarius Aquarius [Lat.,=water carrier], large constellation located on the ecliptic (the sun's apparent path through the heavens) between Capricornus and Pisces; it is one of the constellations of the zodiac. ..... Click the link for more information. ¹	Water Bearer	23	−13
Aquila Aquila [Lat.,=the eagle], equatorial constellation located N of Sagittarius and Capricornus, lying partly in the Milky Way. It is sometimes depicted as an eagle. It contains the bright star Altair (Alpha Aquilae) and the pulsating variable star Eta Aquilae. ..... Click the link for more information.	Eagle	20	+4
Ara	Altar	17	−52
Aries Aries [Lat.,=the ram], constellation lying on the ecliptic (the sun's apparent path through the heavens) between Taurus and Pisces; it is one of the constellations of the zodiac. It contains the bright star Hamal (Alpha Arietis). ..... Click the link for more information. ¹	Ram	2	+19
Auriga Auriga [Lat.,=the charioteer or wagoner], northern constellation traditionally represented as a man, possibly Vulcan, carrying a goat on his shoulder while driving a chariot. It lies E of Perseus and N of Gemini and Taurus. ..... Click the link for more information.	Charioteer	6	+42
Boötes Boötes [Gr.,=the herdsman], northern constellation located to the SE of the Big Dipper in Ursa Major and W of Corona Borealis, the Northern Crown. It contains the brilliant orange star Arcturus. ..... Click the link for more information.	Herdsman	15	+34
Caelum	Chisel	5	−39
Camelopardalis	Giraffe	5	+67
Cancer Cancer [Lat.,=the crab], in astronomy, constellation lying on the ecliptic (the sun's apparent path through the heavens) between Gemini and Leo; it is a constellation of the zodiac. It contains the star cluster Praesepe, but no bright stars. ..... Click the link for more information. ¹	Crab	8	+14
Canes Venatici	Hunting Dogs	13	+43
Canis Major Canis Major [Lat.,=greater dog], constellation lying near the celestial equator, SE of Orion. Known as the Large Dog (Canis Minor is the Small Dog), it was associated with the figure of a dog by many cultures; the ancient Greeks identified it as one of Orion's ..... Click the link for more information.	Large Dog	7	−23
Canis Minor Canis Minor [Lat.,=lesser dog], small constellation ying near the celestial equator, E of Orion and NE of Canis Major, the Large Dog. Known as the Small Dog, Canis Minor is traditionally identified as one of Orion's hunting dogs. It contains the bright star Procyon. ..... Click the link for more information.	Small Dog	7	+25
Capricornus Capricornus [Lat.,=the goat horn], inconspicuous southern constellation lying on the ecliptic (the sun's apparent path through the heavens) between Sagittarius and Aquarius; it is one of the constellations of the zodiac. ..... Click the link for more information. ¹	(Sea) Goat	21	−21
Carina Carina [Lat.,=the keel], southern constellation, representing the keel of the ancient constellation Argo Navis, or Ship of the Argonauts. Carina contains Canopus, the second brightest star in the sky. ..... Click the link for more information.	Keel	9	−62
Cassiopeia Cassiopeia, in astronomy, prominent northern constellation located almost directly opposite the Big Dipper across the north celestial pole. Five bright stars in the constellation form a rough W (or M) in the sky. ..... Click the link for more information.	Cassiopeia (Seated Lady)	1	+64
Centaurus Centaurus , southern constellation located N and E of Crux, the Southern Cross. It is known especially for its bright stars Alpha Centauri and Hadar. It also contains Centaurus A, a radio galaxy, as well as a globular star cluster visible to the naked eye. ..... Click the link for more information.	Centaur	13	−44
Cepheus	Cepheus (the King)	22	+68
Cetus	Whale	1	−6
Chamaeleon	Chamaeleon	11	−78
Circinus	Pair of Compasses	15	−65
Columba	Dove	5	−32
Coma Berenices	Berenice's Hair	13	+22
Corona Australis	Southern Crown	19	−40
Corona Borealis Corona Borealis [Lat.,=the northern crown], northern constellation lying between Hercules and Boötes. Its name derives from the crown Bacchus gave Ariadne when she was deserted by Theseus. ..... Click the link for more information.	Northern Crown	16	+31
Corvus	Crow	12	−14
Crater	Cup	11	−13
Crux Crux [Lat.,=cross], small but brilliant southern constellation whose four most prominent members form a Latin cross, the famous Southern Cross. The long arm of the cross, terminating in the brightest member, Acrux (Alpha Crucis), points almost directly at the south ..... Click the link for more information.	Southern Cross	12	−61
Cygnus Cygnus [Lat.,=the swan], northern constellation located SE of Draco and NW of Pegasus. It was depicted as a bird by most ancient cultures. It is sometimes called the Northern Cross because five of its brightest stars form a huge Latin cross. ..... Click the link for more information.	Swan	21	+48
Delphinus	Dolphin	21	+18
Dorado	Dorado (a fish)	5	−64
Draco Draco [Lat.,=the dragon], northern constellation lying SE of Ursa Minor and N of Lyra and Hercules. It is traditionally depicted as a dragon. Draco contains the bright star Eltanin (Gamma Draconis). Thuban (Alpha Draconis) was the polestar 5,000 years ago, i.e. ..... Click the link for more information.	Dragon	17	+61
Equuleus	Colt	21	+8
Eridanus Eridanus , large southern constellation stretching SW from Orion for about 60°. Because of its long, winding shape it was identified with a river by many ancient civilizations; e.g., the Egyptians called it the Nile and the Babylonians called it the Euphrates. ..... Click the link for more information.	Eridanus (a river)	4	−18
Fornax	Furnace	3	−31
Gemini Gemini [Lat.,=the twins], northern constellation lying on the ecliptic (the sun's apparent path through the heavens) between Taurus and Cancer, N of Canis Minor; it is one of the constellations of the zodiac. Gemini is traditionally depicted as two men. ..... Click the link for more information. ¹	Twins	7	+18
Grus	Crane	22	−41
Hercules Hercules , in astronomy, northern constellation located between Lyra and Corona Borealis. It is traditionally depicted as the hero Hercules in a kneeling position. ..... Click the link for more information.	Hercules	18	+22
Horologium	Clock	3	−53
Hydra Hydra, in astronomy, southern constellation lying S of Corvus, Crater, Virgo, Leo, and Cancer. It is a long, slender, winding constellation traditionally depicted as a snake and known also as the Water Monster or Sea Serpent. ..... Click the link for more information.	Water Monster	10	−16
Hydrus	Water Snake	3	−72
Indus	Indian	21	−54
Lacerta	Lizard	22	+45
Leo Leo [Lat.,=the lion], northern constellation lying S of Ursa Major and on the ecliptic (apparent path of the sun through the heavens) between Cancer and Virgo; it is one of the constellations of the zodiac. ..... Click the link for more information. ¹	Lion	11	+17
Leo Minor	Small Lion	10	+35
Lepus	Hare	5	−23
Libra Libra [Lat.,=the scales], southern constellation lying on the ecliptic (the sun's apparent path through the heavens) between Virgo and Scorpius; it is one of the constellations of the zodiac. Sometimes depicted as a pair of scales, it is also known as the Balance. ..... Click the link for more information. ¹	Balance	15	−13
Lupus	Wolf	15	−36
Lynx	Lynx	8	+41
Lyra Lyra [Lat.,=the lyre], northern constellation lying S of Draco, E of Hercules, and W of Cygnus. Although many civilizations represented it as a bird, it was also depicted as a tortoise. ..... Click the link for more information.	Lyre	19	+42
Mensa	Table	6	−78
Microscopium	Microscope	21	−36
Monoceros	Unicorn	7	−8
Musca	Fly	13	−72
Norma	T-square	16	−52
Octans	Octant	20	−79
Ophiuchus	Serpent Holder	17	−7
Orion Orion, in astronomy, constellation located on the celestial equator. It is one of the most conspicuous and easily recognizable constellations in the entire sky. ..... Click the link for more information.	Orion (the Hunter)	5	+2
Pavo	Peacock	19	−64
Pegasus Pegasus , in astronomy, northern constellation lying SW of Andromeda and SE of Cygnus. It is named for the mythological winged horse Pegasus. The constellation is easily recognized by the Great Square formed by the bright stars Markab (Alpha Pegasi) at the southwest ..... Click the link for more information.	Pegasus (Winged Horse)	22	+18
Perseus Perseus, in astronomy, northern constellation lying E of Cassiopeia and N of Taurus. It contains the bright star Mirfak (Alpha Persei) and Algol (Beta Persei), a visible variable star of the type known as an eclipsing variable. ..... Click the link for more information.	Perseus (Rescuer of Andromeda)	4	+44
Phoenix	Phoenix	0	−52
Pictor	Painter's Easel	5	−49
Pisces Pisces [Lat.,=the fishes], constellation lying directly S of Andromeda and on the ecliptic (the sun's apparent path through the heavens) between Aries and Aquarius; it is one of the constellations of the zodiac. Pisces is traditionally depicted as two fishes. ..... Click the link for more information. ¹	Fishes	1	+12
Piscis Austinus	Southern Fish	22	−28
Puppis	Stern	7	−39
Pyxis	Mariner's Compass	9	−32
Reticulum	Net	4	−64
Sagitta	Arrow	19	+18
Sagittarius Sagittarius [Lat.,=the archer], constellation lying on the ecliptic (the sun's apparent path through the heavens) between Scorpius and Capricornus; it is one of the constellations of the zodiac. ..... Click the link for more information. ¹	Archer	19	−32
Scorpius Scorpius or Scorpio [Lat.,=the scorpion], conspicuous southern constellation lying on the ecliptic (the sun's apparent path through the heavens) between Sagittarius and Libra; it is one of the constellations of the zodiac. ..... Click the link for more information. ¹	Scorpion	17	−32
Sculptor	Sculptor's Workshop	0	−32
Scutum	Shield	19	−11
Serpens—Caput	Serpent—Head	16	+10
Serpens—Cauda	Serpent—Tail	18	−13
Sextans	Sextant	10	−5
Taurus Taurus [Lat.,= the bull], in astronomy, constellation NW of Orion and lying on the ecliptic (the sun's apparent path through the heavens) between Gemini and Aries; it is one of the constellations of the zodiac. ..... Click the link for more information. ¹	Bull	4	+25
Telescopium	Telescope	19	−51
Triangulum	Triangle	2	+32
Triangulum Australe	Southern Triangle	16	−65
Tucana	Toucan	23	−63
Ursa Major Ursa Major and Ursa Minor [Lat.,=the great bear; the little bear], two conspicuous northern constellations. ..... Click the link for more information.	Large Bear	10	+48
Ursa Minor	Small Bear	15	+73
Vela	Sails	9	−46
Virgo Virgo [Lat.,=the virgin], constellation lying on the ecliptic (the sun's apparent path through the heavens) between Libra and Leo, and SW of Boötes; it is one of the constellations of the zodiac. ..... Click the link for more information. ¹	Virgin	13	−3
Volans	Flying Fish	8	−69
Vulpecula	Little Fox	20	+25

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