Aquarius—Latin for “water-bearer”—is a large but surprisingly faint constellation of the zodiac, lying between Capricornus and Pisces. It is the 10th-largest of the 88 constellations, yet none of its stars is particularly bright, making Aquarius …
Capricornus—Latin for “horned goat”—is a small, faint constellation of the zodiac representing one of the strangest creatures in the night sky: the Sea-Goat, traditionally depicted with the front half of a goat and the tail …
In Latin, “ursus” means bear, while in Greek the word is “arktos”, hence the name Arctic (“bearish”) which describes the far northern region of the Earth where the constellation of Ursa Major (“greater she-bear”) dominates. …
The constellation Ophiuchus is Greek for ‘serpent-bearer’ and is depicted as a man grasping a snake, represented by the nearby constellation of Serpens. It is sometimes known as the Zodiac’s 13th or forgotten constellation as …
Orion is one of the most beautiful and striking constellations in the whole night sky. Furthermore, it is located on the celestial equator meaning it can be viewed from all across the Earth. It is …
Ursa Major (“Big Bear”) is the third largest constellation, and being so recognizable makes it a natural reference point for locating several important constellations of the night sky. Ursa Major: The 7 brightest stars in …
Orion is one of the most striking constellations in the night sky, and in the northern hemisphere is clearly seen in winter from November to February. Fortunately, it is also one of the easiest ones …
Look up at a clear night sky and the stars appear scattered across the darkness. For thousands of years, however, people have connected them into recognizable patterns, imagining hunters, animals, heroes, objects and mythical creatures …
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