How Many Constellations Are There?
There are 88 modern constellations recognized by the International Astronomical Union (IAU). The list of the modern constellations was adopted by the IAU in 1922.… Read More »How Many Constellations Are There?
There are 88 modern constellations recognized by the International Astronomical Union (IAU). The list of the modern constellations was adopted by the IAU in 1922.… Read More »How Many Constellations Are There?
Zodiac constellations are constellations that lie along the plane of the ecliptic. The ecliptic, or the apparent path of the Sun, is defined by the… Read More »Zodiac Constellations
Capricornus is a faint zodiac constellation located in the southern sky. Its name means “the goat” in Latin. The constellation represents a sea goat, a… Read More »Capricornus Constellation
Greek constellations are the 48 ancient constellations listed by the Greek astronomer Claudius Ptolemy in his Almagest in the 2nd century CE. All but one… Read More »Greek Constellations
The smallest constellations in the sky are Crux, Equuleus, Sagitta, Circinus and Scutum. The smallest northern constellations are Equuleus, Sagitta, Triangulum, Corona Borealis and Canis… Read More »Smallest Constellations
The largest constellations in the sky are Hydra, Virgo, Ursa Major, Cetus and Hercules. The largest northern constellations are Ursa Major, Hercules, Pegasus, Draco and… Read More »Largest Constellations
Constellation families are groups of constellations that are either located in the same area of the sky, associated with the same myth or theme, or… Read More »Constellation Families