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-Star Name,Location information,History
-Andromeda,"The constellation Andromeda, Princess of Ethiopia, is visible in the northern hemisphere from August through January. It can be seen and in the southern hemisphere in November. It is below the horizon for anyone south of latitude -40 degrees. Andromeda is a large constellation, covering 722 square degrees of the sky. In fact, it is the 19th largest constellation in the night sky. It is bordered by Perseus, Cassiopeia, Lacerta, Pegasus, Pisces, and Triangulum.","Andromeda is one of the original 48 constellations listed by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. It represents the daughter of Cepheus and Cassiopeia, the king and queen of Ethiopia. Andromeda was chained to a rock as a sacrifice to the sea monster Cetus. She was saved by Perseus when he turned Cetus to stone by using the dismembered head of the gorgon Medusa. Perseus and Andromeda were later married and had six children, including Perses, who was the ancestor of the Persians."
-Antlia,"The constellation Antlia, the air pump, is located in the southern hemisphere of the sky. It can be seen at latitudes between 45 degrees and -90 degrees from January through March. It is a small constellation covering an area of 239 square degrees. It ranks 62nd in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. It is bordered by the constellations Centaurus, Hydra, Pyxis, and Vela. Antlia occupies a mostly empty region of the sky and contains only faint stars. It requires a lot of imagination to see an air pump in this area.","There is no mythology associated with Antlia. It was too far south and too faint to be noticed by the ancient Greeks. It is one of the 14 constellations named by French astronomer Abbé Nicolas Louis de Lacaille in the 18th century to fill in empty spaces in the southern hemisphere. It was originally named ""Antlia Pneumatica"" to commemorate the invention of the air pump by French physicist Denis Papin. Lacaille depicted it as a single-cylinder vacuum pump used in Papin’s experiments. Later, German astronomer Johann Bode depicted the constellation as a more advanced double-cylinder pump. It was officially adopted as one of the 88 modern constellations by the International Astronomical Union in 1922."
-Apus,"The constellation Apus, the bird of paradise, is located in the southern hemisphere of the sky. It can be seen in all southern latitudes. In northern latitudes, it is only visible south of 7 degrees. It is a small constellation, covering an area of 206 square degrees. It ranks 67th in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. It is bordered by Ara, Triangulum Australe and Circinus to the north, Musca and Chamaeleon to the west, Octans to the south, and Pavo to the east.","There are no myths associated with Apus. It is one of 12 constellations named by the Dutch astronomer Petrus Plancius to fill in the blanks in the southern sky. Plancius originally called the constellation Paradysvogel Apis Indica. Paradysvogel means “the bird of paradise” in Dutch. It was later included in Johann Bayer’s star atlas in 1603 where it was called Apus Indica. It represented the bird of paradise also known at the time as Apus Indica, which means ""Bird of India"". The name Apus may have also come from the Greek word Apous, which means ""without feet"". This is because the beautiful Bird of India often had its unsightly legs removed before being offered as a gift to the Europeans. The name eventually shortened to Apus, and some of the stars were removed to form the constellation Musca, the fly."
-Aquarius,"The constellation Aquarius, the water bearer, is visible in the fall in the northern hemisphere and spring in the southern hemisphere. It can be seen at latitudes between 65 degrees and -90 degrees. It is a large constellation, covering 980 square degrees. This makes it the 10th largest constellation in the night sky. It is bordered by the constellations Aquila, Capricornus, Cetus, Delphinus, Equuleus, Pegasus, Pisces, Piscis Austrinus, and Sculptor. It shares an area of sky with other water constellations such as Cetus, the sea monster, Pisces, the fish, and Eridanus, the river. Aquarius is one of the 13 constellations of the zodiac. This means that it lies along the path the Sun travels in the sky during the year. It is also the origin point for the annual Delta Aquarids meteor shower.","Aquarius is one of the 48 constellations listed by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. It is represented as a man pouring water from a bucket into the mouth of the Southern Fish, depicted by the constellation Piscis Austrinus. This ancient constellation has its roots in a number of cultures. In Babylonian mythology, Aquarius was associated with the god Ea. The ancient Egyptians believed that it represented the god of the Nile. In Greek mythology, Aquarius was Ganymede, a Trojan youth who was carried off to Olympus by Zeus to serve as the cupbearer to the gods."
-Aquila,"The constellation Aquila, the eagle, is visible in the northern hemisphere from July through October. It can be seen between latitudes 90 degrees and -75 degrees. It is a mid-sized constellation, spanning 652 square degrees of the sky. This makes it the 22nd largest constellation in the night sky. It is bordered by the constellations Aquarius, Capricornus, Delphinus, Hercules, Ophiuchus, Sagitta, Sagittarius, Scutum, and Serpens Cauda. Aquila’s brightest star Altair forms part of the famous Summer Triangle, along with Deneb in Cygnus and Vega in Lyra.","The name Aquila means “Eagle” in Latin. It represents the eagle that carried Zeus’ thunderbolts and also brought the mortal Ganymede to the heavens to serve as Zeus' cupbearer. In another myth, Aquila represents the goddess Aphrodite. She disguised herself as an eagle and pretended to pursue Zeus in the form of a swan. She did this so that Zeus’ love interest, the goddess Nemesis, would give him shelter. Zeus later placed the eagle and the swan in the heavens as constellations. Aquila has been known since the time of the ancient Babylonians, who also saw it as an eagle. To the ancient Romans, the constellation represented a flying vulture."
-Ara,"The constellation Ara, the altar, is located in the southern hemisphere of the sky. It is visible at latitudes between 25 degrees and -90 degrees from November through January. It is best observed during the month of July. It is a small constellation occupying an area of 237 square degrees. It ranks 63rd in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. It is bordered by the constellations Apus, Corona Australis, Norma, Pavo, Scorpius, Telescopium, and Triangulum Australe.","Apus is one of the 48 constellations introduced by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. Its name means “The Altar” in Latin. It is usually depicted as an altar with its smoke rising to the south. It is an ancient constellation that has existed since the time of the Babylonians. In Greek mythology, it represents the altar where the gods made offerings and alliances before defeating the Titans. The altar was believed to have been built by the Cyclopes as a place of sacrifice to the Olympian gods. It may also represent the altar where Centaurus the centaur sacrificed Lupus the wolf."
-Aries,"The constellation Aries, the ram, can be seen in the northern hemisphere during the late winter and early spring. It is visible at latitudes between 90 degrees and -60 degrees. It is a medium-sized constellation bounded by Taurus, Pisces, and Cetus. It is one of the 48 constellations described by Ptolemy in the second century. Aries is the 39th largest constellation in the night sky, covering an area of 441 square degrees. It is also one of the thirteen constellations of the zodiac. This means it lies along the path the Sun travels in the sky during the year.","The name Aries is Latin for “ram”. It is an ancient constellation which has been known by many forms throughout history. To the early Babylonians, these stars represented a farmhand. The early Chinese saw it as twin inspectors. To the inhabitants of the Marshall Islands, it was a porpoise. In Greek mythology, it represented the ram from which the golden fleece was obtained in the story of Jason and the Argonauts. The constellation was officially recognized by the International Astronomical Union in 1922, and its boundaries were defined in 1920 by Belgian astronomer Eugène Delporte."
-Auriga,"The constellation Auriga, the charioteer, can be seen most of the year in northern latitudes due to its circumpolar nature. It is visible at latitudes between 90 degrees and -40 degrees. It is a medium-sized constellation that fills 657 square degrees of the sky. It ranks 21st in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. It is bordered by the constellations Camelopardalis, Gemini, Lynx, Perseus, and Taurus. Auriga is the site of the galactic anticenter, a theoretical point in the sky that lies directly opposite the center of the Milky Way Galaxy. The center of the Milky Way lies 180 degrees away in the direction of the constellation Sagittarius.","Auriga is one of the 48 constellations first listed by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. The name means “the charioteer” in Latin. It is an ancient constellation with roots in many cultures. It was first recognized in Mesopotamia as a scimitar or crook. The crook stood for a goat-herd or shepherd. To the ancient Bedouin astronomers, the constellation represented a herd of goats. The Chinese saw it as Wuche, the five chariots of the celestial emperors and the representation of the grain harvest. In Greek mythology, it represented the charioteer Erechtheus, who is seen carrying his children in his arm. This constellation is believed to have originated with the Babylonians. In some references, the charioteer carries a goat along with the two children. His other hand holds the reins to the chariot."
-Boötes,"The constellation Boötes, the herdsman, is visible in the northern hemisphere from spring through the summer. It can be seen at latitudes between 90 degrees and -50 degrees. It is a large constellation covering an area of 907 square degrees. This makes it the 13th largest constellation in the night sky. It is bordered by Virgo to the south, Coma Berenices and Canes Venatici to the west, Ursa Major to the northwest, Draco to the northeast, and Hercules, Corona Borealis and Serpens Caput to the east.","Boötes is one of the 48 constellations listed by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. Its name comes from a Greek word that means ""ox driver, plowman, or herdsman"". It is typically depicted as a herdsman. Along with his faithful hounds, Canes Venatici, he follows the two bears, Ursa Major and Ursa Minor, around the pole. Boötes is an ancient constellation that has been known since the time of the Babylonians. They depicted it as their god Enlil, who was the leader of the Babylonian pantheon and the patron of farmers. The ancient Greeks once called this constellation Arctophylax, which means ""the protector of the Bear"". The Romans called it Venator Ursae, ""the Bear Hunter"". The name Boötes first appeared in The Odyssey, written by the Greek author Homer almost three thousand years ago."
-Caelum,"The constellation Caelum, the sculptor’s chisel, is located in the southern hemisphere of the sky. It is visible at latitudes between 40 degrees and -90 degrees. It is a very small constellation, occupying an area of only 125 square degrees. This makes it the eighth smallest constellation in the night sky. It is bordered by Dorado and Pictor to the south, Horologium and Eridanus to the east, Lepus to the north, and Columba to the west. It is a dim constellation that can be difficult to locate in all but the darkest skies.","There are no myths associated with Caelum. It is one of the 14 southern constellations named by the French astronomer Abbé Nicolas Louis de Lacaille in the 18th century. Its name means “the chisel” in Latin. It resembles a burin, which is an engravers tool similar to a chisel. Lacaille originally named the constellation “les Burins” and depicted it as a pair of crossed burins connected by a ribbon. The name was later Latinized to Caelum Scalptorium, which means “the engraver’s chisel.” It was later shortened to Caelum by British astronomer Francis Baily at the suggestion of John Herschel."
-Camelopardalis,"The constellation Camelopardalis, the giraffe, can be seen most of the year in the northern hemisphere. It is visible at latitudes north of -10 degrees. It is a fairly large constellation that occupies a total area of 757 square degrees. This makes it the 18th largest constellation in the night sky. It is bordered by the constellations Auriga, Cassiopeia, Cepheus, Draco, Lynx, Perseus, Ursa Major, and Ursa Minor. Camelopardalis is a circumpolar constellation which means it is visible all night as it rotates around the north celestial pole. It contains a star formation known as Kemble’s Cascade. This asterism forms a cascade of about 20 dim stars spread out in a straight line.","There are no myths associated with Camelopardalis. The ancient Greeks thought that this region of the sky was empty. Camelopardalis is one of 12 constellations named by the Dutch astronomer Petrus Plancius based on observations by Dutch navigators. Plancius included it on his celestial globe and a year later, in 1624, it was featured in a star atlas created by German astronomer Jakob Bartsch. This constellation was first observed to look like a camel. Bartsch originally described it as the animal Rebecca rode to marry Isaac in the Bible. The name was eventually changed to camelopardalis, which is Latin for giraffe. When dark conditions allow most of the stars to be seen, the constellation does resemble a giraffe."
-Cancer,"The constellation Cancer, the crab, is visible in the northern hemisphere in the early spring. It is visible at latitudes between 90 degrees and -60 degrees. It is a medium-sized constellation filling 506 square degrees of the sky. It ranks 31st in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. It is bordered by Gemini to the west, Lynx to the north, Leo Minor to the northeast, Leo to the east, Hydra to the south, and Canis Minor to the southwest. It is one of the thirteen constellations of the zodiac. This means it lies along the path the Sun travels in the sky during the year.","Cancer is one of the 48 constellations originally listed by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. Its name means “the crab” in Latin. It is believed to represent the crab in the story of the twelve labors of Hercules. It was sent by the goddess Hera to distract Hercules while he is fighting the Hydra. When the crab tries to kill Hercules, he kicks it so hard that it is propelled into the sky among the stars. In another version, the crab tried to grab Hercules’ toe, but Hercules crushed it under his foot. In some ancient cultures this constellation was believed to be the gate through which souls passed from Heaven to Earth as they were born into human bodies."
-Canes Venatici,"The constellation Canes Venatici, the hunting dogs, is visible in the Northern Hemisphere in spring and summer. It is visible at latitudes between 90 degrees and -40 degrees. It is a medium-sized constellation covering 465 square degrees of the sky. It ranks 38th in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. It is bordered by Ursa Major to the north and west, Coma Berenices to the south, and Boötes to the east.","Canes Venatici was originally included in the constellation Ursa Major by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. The constellation’s name means “hunting dogs” in Latin. There are no myths associated with this constellation. It represents the hunting dogs, Asterion and Chara, held by Boötes as he hunts for the bears Ursa Major and Ursa Minor in the night sky. The two dogs were first depicted with Boötes on a map by the German astronomer Peter Apian in 1533. The stars were separated out by the Polish astronomer Johannes Hevelius in 1687. He took the faint stars under the bear’s tail and formed the modern constellation Canes Venatici."
-Canis Major,"The constellation Canis Major, the great dog, is located in the southern hemisphere of the sky. It is visible in the northern hemisphere from December through March. It can be seen at latitudes between 60 degrees and -90 degrees. It is a small to mid-sized constellation covering an area of 380 square degrees. It ranks 43rd in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky.","Canis Major is one of the 48 constellations originally cataloged by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. Its name means “the greater dog” in Latin. It represents the larger of Orion's two hunting dogs who accompany him as he hunts Lepus, the rabbit. It is an ancient constellation with many different meanings to many different cultures. The ancient Babylonians saw it as an arrow aiming towards Orion. Part of the stars from Puppis formed the bow. To the Chinese, the stars in Canis Major were part of the Vermillion Bird. In Greek mythology, the constellation represented the dog Laelaps, a gift from Zeus to Europa. The dog was famous for being the fastest in the world. Zeus eventually placed the dog into the night sky. If you connect the stars with lines, this constellation does somewhat resemble a dog."
-Canis Minor,"The constellation Canis Minor, the little dog, is visible in the northern hemisphere from December until April. It is can be seen at latitudes between 90 degrees and -75 degrees. It is a small constellation covering an area of only 183 square degrees. This ranks it 71st in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. It is bordered by Monoceros to the south, Gemini to the north, Cancer to the northeast, and Hydra to the east.","Canis Minor is one of the 48 constellations first cataloged by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. Its name means “lesser dog” in Latin. It represents the smaller of Orion's two hunting dogs along with its larger neighbor, Canis Major. In another legend, this constellation represents Maere, the dog of the wine-maker Icarius, who was killed by his friends after they mistakenly thought that Icarius was trying to poison them. Canis Minor was sometimes associated with the Teumessian Fox, the beast that could not be outrun. Zeus turned the fox to stone along with its hunter, the dog Laelaps. Zeus then placed the two of them in the heavens as Canis Minor and Canis Major. Canis Minor is usually depicted on charts as a small dog standing on the back of Monoceros, the unicorn."
-Capricornus,"The constellation Capricornus, the sea goat, can be seen in the northern hemisphere in early autumn. It is visible between latitudes of 60 degrees and -90 degrees. It is a medium-sized constellation, occupying 414 square degrees of the sky. This ranks it 40th in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. It is bordered by Aquila, Sagittarius, Microscopium, Piscis Austrinus, and Aquarius. It is one of the 13 constellations of the zodiac. This means that it lies along the path the Sun travels in the sky during the year.","Capricornus is one of the 48 constellations listed by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. Its name means “the goat” in Latin, and it is represented as a goat with the tail of a fish. This ancient constellation has been known since Babylonian and Sumerian times. The Sumerians knew it as the goat-fish. It marked the winter solstice during the early Bronze Age. The ancient Greeks associated the constellation with Amalthea, the goat that sucked the baby Zeus from his mother, Rhea, and saved him from being eaten by his father, Cronos. It was also sometimes associated with Pan, the god with a goat’s head who saved himself from the monster Typhon by growing a fish tail and jumping into a river."
-Carina,"The constellation Carina, the keel, is located in the southern hemisphere of the sky. It is visible at latitudes south of 15 degrees and is completely below the horizon for latitudes north of 39 degrees. It is a medium-sized constellation occupying an area of 494 square degrees. It ranks 34th in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. It is bordered by the constellations Centaurus, Chamaeleon, Musca, Pictor, Puppis, Vela, and Volans.","Carina was once part of a larger constellation called Argo Navis. This larger constellation represented the great ship of Jason and the Argonauts on their voyage to find the golden fleece. Argo Navis was one of the 48 constellations first listed by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. This constellation was later divided by the French astronomer Nicolas Louis de Lacaille into three smaller parts. Carina became the Keel, Puppis the Stern, and Vela the Sails. These three smaller constellations were added to the official list of modern constellations in the early 20th century by the International Astronomical Union (IAU)."
-Cassiopeia,"The constellation Cassiopeia, Queen of Ethiopia, can be seen in the northern hemisphere all year long. It is visible at latitudes between 90 degrees and -20 degrees. Since it is located close to the north celestial pole, it is completely below the horizon for anyone located south of -20 degrees. It is a mid-sized constellation occupying 598 square degrees. This makes it the 25th largest constellation in the night sky. It is bordered by Andromeda to the south, Perseus to the southeast, and Cepheus to the north.","Cassiopeia was the wife of Cepheus and mother of Andromeda. She is represented as being chained to her throne in the heavens as punishment for her boast of being more beautiful than all the Nereids. As punishment, the god Poseidon placed Cassiopeia and Cepheus in the sky. Cassiopeia was condemned to circle the celestial pole forever. As the stars rotate throughout the night, Cassiopeia can sometimes be seen hanging upside down as punishment for her vanity."
-Centaurus,"The constellation Centaurus, the centaur, is located in the southern hemisphere of the sky. It is visible at latitudes between 25 degrees and -90 degrees. It is a large constellation that covers an area of 1,060 square degrees. This makes it the ninth largest constellation in the night sky. It is bordered by the constellations Antlia, Carina, Circinus, Crux, Hydra, Libra, Lupus, Musca, and Vela.","Centaurus is one of the 48 constellations first identified by the second century Greek astronomer Ptolemy. It represents a centaur, a half man half horse creature from Greek mythology. It is an old constellation that dates back to the ancient Babylonians. They knew it as the Bison-man. It was depicted as a four-legged bison with the head of a man. The ancient Greeks identified it as a centaur, but it is not clear exactly which centaur it represents. It may represent Chiron who was accidentally wounded by Hercules. After his death, Hercules honored him by giving him a place in the stars. Under a dark sky, the outline of the constellation does indeed resemble a centaur. It is usually depicted as a centaur sacrificing an animal which is represented by the constellation Lupus, the wolf."
-Cepheus,"The constellation Cepheus, the king, is visible all year in the northern hemisphere. It can be seen between latitudes of 90 degrees and -10 degrees. It is a medium-sized constellation with a total area of 588 square degrees. This makes is the 27th largest constellation in the night sky. It is bordered by the constellations Camelopardalis, Cassiopeia, Cygnus, Draco, Lacerta, and Ursa Minor.","Cepheus is one of the 48 constellations identified by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. It was named after the king of Ethiopia. Cepheus was the husband of Cassiopeia and the father of Andromeda. All three are immortalized in the night sky as constellations. It is said that Zeus placed him among the stars after his death because he was descended from the nymph Io, who was one of Zeus’ favorites. Cepheus is usually depicted as a robed king with a crown of stars. He stands with his left foot placed over the pole and his scepter extended towards his queen, Cassiopeia."
-Cetus,"The constellation Cetus, the sea monster, can be seen in the northern hemisphere in the late fall and early winter. It is visible at latitudes between 70 degrees and -90 degrees. It is a very large constellation, occupying a total area of 1,231 square degrees. It is actually the 4th largest constellation in the night sky. It lies in a region of the sky called the Water. Other water-related constellations in this area include Eridanus (the river), Aquarius (the water bearer), and Pisces (the fish).","Cetus is one of the constellations cataloged by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. It was named after the sea monster sent by the god Neptune to devour Andromeda in Greek mythology. Andromeda was chained to a rock as a sacrifice to the monster. Cetus was turned to stone when Perseus showed the monster the head of the gorgon Medusa. Today, this constellation is also sometimes identified as a whale. To some, it represents the whale that swallowed Jonah in the famous Bible story."
-Chamaeleon,"The constellation Chamaeleon, the chameleon, is located in the southern hemisphere of the sky. It is only visible in southern latitudes south of 0 degrees. It is a circumpolar constellation, meaning that it is visible all night as it rotates around the south celestial pole. With a total area of only 132 square degrees, it is one of the smallest constellations in the night sky. It ranks 79th in size among the 88 constellations. It is bordered by the constellations Apus, Carina, Mensa, Musca, Octans, and Volans. Only those with vivid imaginations can make a lizard out of the dim stars in this constellation.","There is no mythology associated with the Chameleon. The constellation is located so far south that it was not visible to the ancient Greeks or Romans. It represents a chameleon, a type of lizard with the ability to change colors. It is one of twelve constellations created by the Dutch astronomer Petrus Plancius based on observations made by Dutch navigators. It first appeared on a celestial globe published by Plancius in 1597. It was later included Johann Bayer’s star atlas in 1603. It was depicted as a chameleon sticking its tongue out to catch the fly represented by the neighboring constellation Musca."
-Circinus,"The constellation Circinus, the drawing compass, is located in the southern hemisphere of the sky. It is visible at latitudes south of 30 degrees from March through May. It is the fourth smallest constellation in the night sky, covering an area of only 93 square degrees. It is bordered by the constellations Centaurus, Musca, Apus, Triangulum Australe, Norma and Lupus.","There is no mythology associated with Circinus. It is one of the 14 southern constellations named by French astronomer Abbé Nicolas Louis de Lacaille after his trip to the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa in 1756. Its name means “the compass” in Latin. It was named for its shape, which resembles a drawing compass. Lacaille originally named it Le Compass and placed it next to Triangulum Australe and Norma, which he depicted as a surveyor's level, a compass, and a set square and ruler in a set of draftsman's instruments. It was given the name Circinus in 1763 when Lacaille published an updated sky map with Latin names for the constellations."
-Columba,"The constellation Columba, the dove, is located in the southern hemisphere of the sky. it is best seen in northern latitudes during February. It is visible at latitudes between 45 degrees and -90 degrees. It is a small constellation, covering an area of 270 square degrees. It is bordered by the constellations Caelum, Canis Major, Lepus, Pictor, and Puppis.","There is no mythology associated with Columba. It is one of 12 fairly recent constellations named by the Dutch astronomer Petrus Plancius based on observations by Dutch navigators. Plancius included it on his celestial globe in 1592. Plancius originally named the constellation Columba Noachi, which means Noah’s dove. It refers to the dove that brought an olive branch to Noah to show that the great flood was receding. In some other interpretations, the dove represents the bird the Argonauts sent out ahead to help them navigate the narrow passage at the mouth of the Black Sea. The German astronomer Johann Bayer included this constellation in his star atlas in 1603 and the name was eventually shortened to Columba."
-Coma Berenices,"The constellation Coma Berenices, Berenice's hair, is visible in the northern hemisphere in spring and summer. It is visible at latitudes between 90 degrees and -70 degrees. It is a medium-sized constellation occupying 386 degrees of the sky. It ranks 42nd in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. It is bordered by the constellations Boötes, Canes Venatici, Leo, Ursa Major, and Virgo.","Coma Berenices was original considered part of the constellation Leo by the second century Greek astronomer Ptolemy. It originally represented the tuft at the end of the Lion’s tail. It remained there until the 16th century when the cartographer Caspar Vopel separated the stars out into a new constellation. The Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe included Coma Berenices in his star catalog which was published in 1602. It was named after Queen Berenice II, the wife of Ptolemy III of Egypt, whose beautiful long hair was given to Aphrodite as a gift. Aphrodite was so pleased by this gift that she placed it in the night sky. To this day the constellation is known as Berenice’s Hair."
-Corona Australis,"The constellation Corona Australis, the southern crown, is located in the southern hemisphere of the sky. Known as the Southern Crown, it is visible from latitudes south of 44 degrees from May through July. It can best be seen in the northern hemisphere in August, although it is completely below the horizon at latitudes north of 50 degrees. It is a small constellation occupying 128 square degrees of the sky. It ranks 80th in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. It is bordered by Sagittarius to the north, Scorpius to the west, Telescopium to the south, and Ara to the southwest.","Corona Australis is one of the 48 constellations cataloged by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. Its name means “southern crown” in Latin. It is an ancient constellation with roots in many cultures. It has been represented as a turtle, an ostrich nest, and even a tent. To the ancient Greeks, it represented a wreath. It was also seen as a circlet of stars near the feet of the centaur represented by the constellation Sagittarius. It is sometimes associated with the myth of Dionysus. In this myth, the stars represent the crown the god placed in the sky after freeing his mother Semele from Hades. This myth is also sometimes associated with Corona Borealis, the constellation of the Northern Crown."
-Corona Borealis,"The constellation Corona Borealis, the northern crown, is visible in the northern hemisphere in the spring and summer. It can be seen at latitudes between 90 degrees and -50 degrees. It is a small constellation covering 179 square degrees of the sky. It ranks 73rd in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. It is bordered by Boötes to the north and west, Serpens Caput to the south, and Hercules to the east.","Corona Borealis is one of the 48 constellations listed by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. Its name means “northern crown” in Latin. This is an ancient constellation that has its roots in many cultures. It has been depicted as a circle of elders, an eagle’s nest, and a bear’s den. In Celtic mythology, it was known as Caer Arianrhod, the Castle of Arianrhod. It represented the home of the Lady Arianrhod. In Greek mythology, it represented the crown that Ariadne, the daughter of King Minos of Crete, wore at her wedding. Her ball of thread helped Theseus defeat the Minotaur and find his way out of the labyrinth. Theseus gave her the crown when they married. The crown was created by the supreme goldsmith of the gods, Hephaestus."
-Corvus,"The constellation Corvus, the crow, is located in the southern hemisphere of the sky. It is visible in the Northern Hemisphere from January until May and is completely visible at latitudes between 60 degrees and -90 degrees. It is a small constellation, covering an area of only 184 degrees. It ranks 70th in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. It is bordered by Virgo to the north and east, Hydra to the south, and Crater to the west. The four brightest stars in this constellation form a square asterism known as the Sail, or the Spica’s Spanker, because two of the stars point the way to Spica, the brightest star in the constellation Virgo.","Corvus is one of the 48 constellations identified by the astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. Its name means “crow” in Latin. It is an ancient constellation that was known since the time of the Babylonians. They saw it as a raven, and it was sacred to Adad, the god of rain and storm. To the ancient Greeks, it was a crow sent by Apollo to fetch water. The raven wasted his time eating figs. After returning late, Apollo punished him by throwing him into the heavens. He was also condemned to endure eternal thirst. This is why the crow caws instead of singing like other birds."
-Crater,"The constellation Crater, the cup, is located in the southern hemisphere of the sky. It can best be seen in the northern hemisphere in April and is completely visible at latitudes between 65 degrees and -90 degrees. It is a small constellation covering an area of 282 square degrees. It ranks 53rd in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. It is bordered by the constellations Corvus, Hydra, Leo, Sextans, and Virgo. The shape of this constellation does indeed resemble a cup.","Crater is one of the 48 constellations identified by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. Its name means “the cup” in Latin. It represents the goblet of the Greek god Apollo and is usually depicted as a two-handed chalice. It is associated with the story of Apollo and his sacred bird, the crow, represented by the constellation Corvus. In the story, Apollo sends the crow to fetch some water with the cup. The crow gets distracted by a fig tree and spends a few days waiting for the figs to ripen. He finally brings the water-filled cup to Apollo along with a water snake as an excuse for being late. Apollo sees through his lies and in a fit of anger casts all three, the cup, the crow, and the snake, into the sky to become the constellations Crater, Corvus, and Hydra."
-Crux,"The constellation Crux, the southern cross, is a constellation in the southern hemisphere of the sky. It is only visible from latitudes south of 27 degrees. It is completely below the horizon in most parts of the northern hemisphere. It is the smallest constellation in the night sky with a total area of only 68 square degrees. It is bordered by the constellations Centaurus on the east, north and west, and Musca to the south. Crux is one of the most familiar constellations in the southern hemisphere. It is an easy constellation to identify, due to its obvious cross shape and bright stars. Since the southern hemisphere does not have a bright star near its pole, Crux was used by sailors as a navigational aid. They would draw a line using the stars in the cross in order to determine the location of the south celestial pole, which is actually located in the constellation Ocatans.","Crux was considered to be part of the constellation Centaurus by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. The Greeks were able to see the celestial cross before it disappeared below the horizon due the procession of the Earth’s axis. Some linked the disappearance of the cross with the crucifixion of Christ. By the year 400, the stars were no longer visible from Europe. The Dutch astronomer Petrus Plancius was the first to separate the stars into their own constellation in 1592. The Southern Cross carried special significance for many cultures in the southern hemisphere. The ancient Inca knew the constellation as Chakana, which means “the stair”. The Mori called it Te Punga, which meant “the anchor.” To the ancient aboriginal people of Australia, it represented part of the head of the Emu in the Sky. It is represented on the Australian flag and on the flag of Brazil."
-Cygnus,"The constellation Cygnus, the swan, can be seen in the northern hemisphere between June and October. It is visible between latitudes 90 degrees and -40 degrees. It is a large constellation that fills 804 square degrees of the sky. This makes it the 16th largest constellation in the night sky. It is bordered by Cepheus, Draco, Lyra, Vulpecula, Pegasus, and Lacerta. The stars in this constellation form a large cross that is sometimes referred to as the Northern Cross. Deneb, the brightest star in Cygnus, forms a large triangle with two other stars, Altair in Aquila and Vega in Lyra. This prominent formation of bright stars is known as the Summer Triangle.","Cygnus is one of the constellations cataloged by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. The name means “the swan” in Latin. There are a number of mythological origins for this constellation. In one version, the swan is the musician Orpheus, who was killed by Achilles at the battle of troy. Upon his death, he was placed among the stars with his harp, Lyra. In another version, the swan was the pet of the Queen, Cassiopeia. In still another version, the god Zeus transformed himself into a swan to seduce the Spartan Queen Leda. She gave birth to the twins Castor and Pollux who are represented by the constellation Gemini."
-Delphinus,"The constellation Delphinus, the dolphin, is visible in late summer from the Northern Hemisphere. It can be seen at latitudes between 90 degrees and -70 degrees. It is a small constellation, occupying an area of only 189 square degrees. This ranks it 69th in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. This constellation is bordered by Aquarius, Aquila, Equuleus, Pegasus, Sagitta, and Vulpecula. It bears a remarkable resemblance to a dolphin leaping out of the water. Because of this shape, it is easy to recognize in the sky.","Delphinus is one of the 48 constellations cataloged by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. Its name means “the dolphin” in Latin. It is an old constellation with roots in many ancient cultures. The Chinese knew it as the Black Tortoise of the North. On the island of Pakapuka, it was called Te Toloa. The people of the Tuamotus islands called it Te Oru-o-tiki. In Greek mythology, it was believed to represent a dolphin that helped Poseidon locate the mermaid, Amphitrite, whom he wished to marry. As a reward, Poseidon placed the dolphin among the stars. In another version of the myth, the god Apollo placed the dolphin in the sky for saving the life of Arion, a musician from the island of Lesbos who was skilled with the Lyre. Apollo placed the dolphin next the constellation Lyra, which represented Arion’s Lyre."
-Dorado,"The constellation Dorado, the dolphinfish, is located in the southern hemisphere of the sky. It is visible from all latitudes south of 20 degrees north from November through January. It is a small constellation covering an area of 179 square degrees. It ranks 72nd in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. It is bordered by the constellations Caelum, Horologium, Hydrus, Mensa, Pictor, Reticulum, and Volans.","There is no mythology associated with Dorado. It is one of 12 constellations named by the Dutch astronomer Petrus Plancius based on observations by Dutch navigators. The name means “the dolphinfish” in Latin. It first appeared on a celestial globe published by Plancius in 1597. It was later included in Johann Bayer’s star atlas in 1603. The constellation is usually represented as a dolphinfish such as the Mahi-mahi. It is not in any way related to the marine mammal known as the dolphin. This constellation has also been represented as a goldfish and a swordfish, but the dolphinfish is the correct representation based on the name Dorado."
-Draco,"The constellation Draco, the dragon, is a northern circumpolar constellation that is visible at latitudes between 90 degrees and -15 degrees. It is a large constellation covering 1,083 square degrees of the sky. This makes it the eighth largest constellation in the night sky. It is bordered by the constellations Boötes, Camelopardalis, Cepheus, Cygnus, Hercules, Lyra, Ursa Major, and Ursa Minor. Draco held special significance in the past. About 4,000 years ago, it was the location of the northern pole star, as Ursa Minor is today. Due to the Earth's wobble, or precession, the pole has now shifted to the star Polaris. Draco is also the origin point for the annual Draconids meteor shower.","Draco is one of the 48 constellations cataloged by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. Its name means “the dragon” in Latin. It was the guardian of the star that never moves, the celestial pole. In ancient times, the pole star was believed to be the doorway between the mortal world and eternity. In Greek mythology, the dragon was Laden, a monstrous beast with a hundred heads chosen by Hera to guard the golden apples of immortality. These apples grew in the garden Hesperides, beyond the River of Time in the land of death. Laden was slain by Hercules in the eleventh of his twelve labors. Draco is located very close to the celestial pole, which makes it circumpolar. This means is it visible throughout the night in the northern hemisphere. During the course of the year, it rotates upside down and back again."
-Equuleus,"The constellation Equuleus, the little horse, is visible in mid-September rising just before Pegasus. It can be seen throughout most of the northern and southern hemisphere at latitudes between 90 degrees and -80 degrees. It is an extremely small constellation. With an area of only 72 square degrees, it is the second smallest constellation in the night sky. It is bordered by Aquarius, Delphinus and Pegasus.","Equuleus is one of the 48 constellations cataloged by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. The name Equuleus is Latin for “little horse.” It is a very old constellation that has its roots in many cultures. In ancient China, the stars were part of a constellation known as the Black Tortoise of the North. In Greek mythology, it represents Cerleris, the brother of Pegasus, who was given to Castor by Mercury. In another myth it was Cyllarus, which was given to Pollux by Juno. Because the stars in Equuleus rise before Pegasus, it is sometimes called Equus Primus, or the First Horse."
-Eridanus,"The constellation Eridanus, the river, is located in the southern hemisphere of the sky. It is visible from latitudes south of 32 degrees from October through December. It is represented as a long, winding river that starts at the left foot of Orion in the north, sweeps south of Taurus, west to the edge of Cetus, and back east to Caelum. It eventually ends to the south, at the border with Hydrus. It is one of the 48 constellations described by Ptolemy in the second century. Eridanus is the sixth largest constellation, covering an area of 1,138 square degrees. It is also the second longest constellation in the night sky.","Eridanus is one of the 48 constellations first identified by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. It is associated with the story of Phaethon in Greek mythology. Phaethon was the son of the Sun god Helios and the Oceanid Clymene. Phaethon wanted to drive his father’s sky chariot, but was unable to control it. The chariot veered off course and scorched the heavens and the Earth. Zeus intervened and killed Phaethon with a thunderbolt. Eridanus was supposed to represent the wild path where Phaethon drove his father’s chariot. This constellation has also been associated with the Nile River in Egypt and the Po River in Italy. Eridanus is commonly depicted as a river flowing from the waters poured by Aquarius."
-Fornax,"The constellation Fornax, the laboratory furnace, is located in the southern hemisphere of the sky. It can be seen in latitudes south of 50 degrees north from October through December. Fornax is a mid-sized constellation with a total area of 398 square degrees. At this size, it is the 41st largest constellation in the night sky. It is bordered by the constellations Cetus, Eridanus, Phoenix, and Sculptor.","Fornax is not associated with any mythology. The name means “furnace” in Latin. It is one of 14 constellations named by the French astronomer Nicolas Louis de Lacaille in 1756 after his trip to the Cape of Good Hope to study the southern night sky. Lacaille named this constellation in honor of his good friend Antoine Lavoisier, a French scientist and the father of modern chemistry. Lavoisier was later branded a traitor and guillotined during the French Revolution in 1794. Lacaille originally named the constellation Fornax Chemica, the chemical furnace, after the small solid fuel vessel used for heating chemical experiments. The name was later shortened to Fornax by the English astronomer Francis Bailey in 1845."
-Gemini,"The constellation Gemini, the twins, is visible in the northern hemisphere from November through April. It can be seen at latitudes between 90 degrees and -60 degrees. It is a medium-sized constellation that fills an area of 514 square degrees. It ranks 30th in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. It is bordered by Taurus to the west and Cancer to the east, with Auriga and Lynx to the north and Monoceros and Canis Minor to the south. It is one of the thirteen constellations of the zodiac. This means it lies along the path the Sun travels in the sky during the year.","Gemini is one of the 48 constellations first cataloged by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. Its name means “the twins” in Latin. It represents the twins Castor and Pollux, two Greek heroes who were among the men Jason led on his voyages on the Argo. According to myth, they were actually half-brothers and not really twins. They shared the same mother, Leda, but had different fathers. Castor's father was a king of Sparta called Tyndareus, while the father of Pollux was Zeus himself. In Babylonian times, the stars Castor and Pollux were known as the Great twins. They were named Meshlamtaea and Lugalirra, which meant “The One who has arisen from the Underworld” and the “Mighty King”."
-Grus,"The constellation Grus, the crane, is located in the southern hemisphere of the sky. It is visible at latitudes south of 33 degrees north from July through September. It is a relatively small constellation, covering an area of 366 square degrees. It ranks 45th in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. It is one of the constellations known as the “Southern Birds”, along with Pavo, Phoenix, and Tucana. It is bordered by Piscis Austrinus to the north, Sculptor to the northeast, Phoenix to the east, Tucana to the south, Indus to the southwest, and Microscopium to the west.","There is no mythology associated with the constellation Grus. It is one of twelve constellations identified by Petrus Plancius based on observations by Dutch navigators. Its name means “the crane” in Latin. It first appeared on a celestial globe created by Plancius in 1598 and was later included in Johann Bayer’s star atlas in 1603. In the early 17th century, the constellation was briefly known as Phoenicopterus, which is Latin for “the flamingo”. The name was eventually changed back to Grus."
-Hercules,"The constellation Hercules, the strongman, is best seen during the summer in the northern hemisphere. It is visible in the southern hemisphere from May until August at latitudes between 90 degrees and -50 degrees. It is a large constellation filling 1,225 square degrees of the sky. It the fifth largest constellation in the sky, but can be difficult to locate because of its dim stars. It can be found by looking between Draco and Ophiuchus. The constellation is bordered by Draco to the north; Boötes, Corona Borealis, and Serpens Caput to the east; Ophiuchus to the south; Aquila to the southwest; and Sagitta, Vulpecula, and Lyra to the west. Hercules contains a famous grouping of stars known as an asterism. Four stars form a square shape known as the Keystone. The Keystone represents the hero’s torso in the constellation.","Hercules is one of the 48 constellations listed by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. It is a very old constellation that was celebrated by a number of ancient cultures. The Sumerians associated the constellation with the hero Gilgamesh. In Greek mythology, it was named after the famous son of Zeus, who defeated the Nemean Lion, Leo, and the many-headed beast called Hydra. While fighting Hydra, Hercules also killed the little crab, Cancer. The Greeks called him Heracles, but the Romans changed his name to Hercules. He is usually depicted as kneeling with his right hand raised above his head holding a club."
-Horologium,"The constellation Horologium, the clock, is located in the southern hemisphere of the sky. It is visible from latitudes south of 23 degrees from October through December. It is a small constellation with a total area of only 249 square degrees. It ranks 58th in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. It is bordered by the constellations Eridanus, Hydrus, Reticulum, Dorado and Caelum.","Horologium is not associated with any ancient mythology. It was named by the French astronomer Nicolas Louis de Lacaille in 1752 after his trip to the Cape of Good Hope to study the southern night sky. Lacaille named this constellation to honor Christian Huygens, the inventor of the pendulum clock in 1656-57. It was originally called Horologium Oscillitorium, “the pendulum clock” but was later shortened to Horologium, “the clock.”"
-Hydra,"The constellation Hydra, the sea serpent, is best seen from the southern hemisphere, but can be observed in the north between January and May. It is visible at latitudes between 54 degrees and -83 degrees. It is the largest constellation in the night sky, covering an area of 1,303 square degrees. It is also one of the longest constellations with a length of over 100 degrees. Its southern end borders Libra and Centaurus and its northern end borders Cancer.","Hydra is one of the 48 constellations first listed by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. It is an ancient constellation with roots in many cultures. In Hindu mythology, it represented Ashlesha, one of the Nakshatras of Hindu astrology. The Chinese saw it as the Vermilion Bird and the Azure Dragon. In Greek mythology, it represents the water snake brought to the god Apollo by the crow, Corvus, as an excuse for being late from his errand to fetch water. It may also represent the hydra from the myth of Hercules and his twelve labors. The Hydra was a giant beast with the body of a dog and many snake-like heads. It was slain by Hercules on the second of his twelve labors for the king of Mycenae. As each head was cut off, two more would grow in its place. Hercules burned the roots of the heads to prevent them from growing back. This constellation was once much larger, but was later split into Sextans, Crater, Corvus, and a slightly smaller Hydra."
-Hydrus,"The constellation Hydrus, the southern water snake, is located in the southern hemisphere of the sky. It can be seen at latitudes south of 8 degrees from September through November. Hydrus is a small constellation, with a total area of only 243 square degrees in the night sky. This makes it the 61st constellation is size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. It is bordered by Mensa to the southeast, Eridanus to the east, Horologium and Reticulum to the northeast, Phoenix to the north, Tucana to the northwest and west, and Octans to the south. This constellation remains below the horizon for most observers in the Northern Hemisphere.","There is no mythology associated with Hydrus. The constellation is located so far south that it was not visible to the ancient Greeks or Romans. It was mapped by Dutch navigators and represents the sea snakes they would have encountered on their voyages. It first appeared on a celestial globe published by Dutch astronomer Petrus Plancius in 1597 and was one of twelve constellations included in Johann Bayer’s star atlas in 1603. It is often confused with Hydra, the much larger constellation farther north."
-Indus,"The constellation Indus, the Indian, is located in the southern hemisphere of the sky. It is completely visible at latitudes south of 15 degrees from July through September. It is a small constellation, filling 294 degrees of the sky. This ranks it 49th in size among the 88 constellation in the night sky. It is bordered by Grus, Microscopium, Octans, Pavo, Sagittarius, Telescopium and Tucana.","There are no myths associated with Indus. This southern constellation was one of 12 constellations created by the Dutch astronomer Petrus Plancius based on the observations of Dutch navigators in the 16th century. It was first depicted in Johann Bayer’s star atlas which was published in 1603. It was depicted as naked male figure holding arrows in both hands. It is believed to represent the indigenous people that explorers encountered during their travels to the East Indies, Madagascar, and southern Africa."
-Lacerta,"The constellation Lacerta, the lizard, is located in the northern hemisphere of the sky. It is visible between latitudes of 90 degrees and -40 degrees. It is a very small constellation, occupying only 201 square degrees of the sky. It ranks 68th in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. It extends from the head of Cepheus to the foot of Perseus, between Cygnus and Andromeda. Lacerta’s brightest stars form a small W in the sky, similar to the constellation Cassiopeia. Because of this, it is sometimes referred to as “Little Cassiopeia.”","The name Lacerta is Latin for ""lizard"". There is no mythology associated with this constellation. It is one of seven constellations created by the Polish astronomer Johannes Hevelius in the 17th century. It was first introduced in a star atlas published by Hevelius in 1690. It was originally given the name Stellio after a type of lizard known as a stellion, but the name was later changed to Lacerta."
-Leo,"The constellation Leo, the lion, can be seen in the northern hemisphere in the spring. It is visible at latitudes between 90 degrees and -65 degrees. It is a large constellation covering an area of 947 square degrees. This makes it the 12th largest constellation in the night sky. It is bordered by the constellations Cancer, Coma Berenices, Crater, Hydra, Leo Minor, Lynx, Sextans, Ursa Major and Virgo. Leo is one of the thirteen constellations of the zodiac. This means it lies along the path the Sun travels in the sky during the year. It is easily recognizable in the night sky due to its many bright stars and distinctive shape.","Leo is one of the 48 constellation first identified by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. Its name means “lion” in Latin. It is one of the oldest constellations in the sky. The ancient Mesopotamians may have had a constellation similar to Leo as early as 4,000 BC. The Persians called it Shir, and the Babylonians knew it as the Great Lion. The ancient Egyptians worshiped Leo as the place where the Sun rose after creation. It appearance in the night sky coincided with the summer solstice and the flooding of the Nile river. In Greek mythology, it was named after the Nemean lion, which was killed by Hercules on the first of his twelve labors for the king of Mycenae. According to legend, the lion had a hide that could not be pierced by iron, bronze, or stone. Hercules strangled the great beast after unsuccessfully trying to reason with it."
-Leo Minor,"The constellation Leo Minor, the lion cub, is completely visible at latitudes north of -48 degrees from January through March. It is a small constellation occupying only 232 square degrees of the sky. It ranks 64th in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. It lies between the larger and more recognizable Ursa Major to the north and Leo to the south.","There are no myths associated with Leo Minor. It is a relatively new constellation created from a dark region of the sky. Ancient astronomers considered the region to be undefined with no distinct patterns. The stars in this area were originally considered to be part of the constellation Leo. It was the Polish astronomer Johannes Hevelius who first depicted Leo Minor as a separate constellation in his star atlas in 1687. It was one of ten new constellations in his new star atlas, Firmamentum Sobiescianum. In 1870, the English astronomer Richard Proctor attempted to rename the constellation to Leaena, the Lioness, in an attempt to shorten the name. But the new name was not widely accepted and the name Leo Minor exists to this day. It is the only constellation with no alpha star designation. This is due to an error when the constellation was cataloged."
-Lepus,"The constellation Lepus, the hare, is located in the southern hemisphere of the sky. It can be seen in the northern hemisphere in winter. It is visible at latitudes between 63 degrees and -90 degrees. Lepus is a small constellation occupying an area of 290 square degrees. It ranks 51st in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. It is bordered by the constellations Caelum, Canis Major, Columba, Eridanus, Monoceros and Orion.","Lepus is one of the 48 constellations identified by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. Is name means “the hare” in Latin. It is represented as a rabbit that is being hunted by Orion and his two hunting dogs, Canis Major and Canis Minor. The mythology behind Lepus is uncertain. It is, however, an ancient constellation known at least since the time of the Greeks. Lepus is sometimes confused with the constellation Lupus, the wolf."
-Libra,"The constellation Libra, the scales, is visible at latitudes between 65 degrees and -90 degrees. It is a medium-sized constellation occupying an area of 538 square degrees. It ranks 29th in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. It is bordered by the head of Serpens to the north, Virgo to the northwest, Hydra to the southwest, the corner of Centaurus to the southwest, Lupus to the south, Scorpius to the east and Ophiuchus to the northeast. It is one of the thirteen constellations of the zodiac. This means it lies along the path the Sun travels in the sky during the year. It is the only constellation of the zodiac that represents an object instead of an animal or a person from mythology.","Libra is one of the 48 constellations first cataloged by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. Its name means “the weighing scales” in Latin. It is usually depicted as the scales held by the Greek goddess of justice Astrea, which is represented by the neighboring constellation Virgo. Virgo is an ancient constellation with its roots in many early cultures. The ancient Babylonians saw it as the Balance of Heaven. In ancient Greece, it represented the claws of the scorpion, and was considered to be part of the constellation Scorpius. In ancient Egypt the three brightest stars formed a constellation that was viewed as a boat. To the early Romans, it was the golden chariot of Pluto, god of the Underworld. It eventually came to be associated with the scales. Today it is seen as a universal symbol of balance, harmony, and justice."
-Lupus,"The constellation Lupus, the wolf, is located in the southern hemisphere of the sky. It is best seen in the northern hemisphere in June and is completely visible at latitudes between 35 degrees and -90 degrees. Lupus is a mid-sized constellation filling 334 square degrees of the sky. It ranks 46th in size among the 88 constellations of the night sky. It is bordered by the constellations Hydra, Scorpius, Norma, Circinus, Libra, and Centaurus. It is sometimes confused with the constellation Lepus, the rabbit.","Lupus is one of the 48 constellations first identified by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. Its name means “the wolf” in Latin. Even though it is one of the older constellations, it is not associated with any mythology. The stars that make up this constellation were originally part of the constellation Centaurus. They represented an animal that had been killed by the centaur. The stars of Lupus was separated from Centaurus by the Greek astronomer Hipparchus in the third century BC. No particular animal was associated with it at the time. The ancient Greeks knew it as Therium, a wild animal. The Romans called it Bestia, the beast. A later Latin translation of Ptolemy’s work finally identified it as a wolf."
-Lynx,"The constellation Lynx, the lynx, can be seen in the northern hemisphere in February. It is visible at latitudes between 90 degrees and -55 degrees. It is a medium-sized constellation that covers an area of 545 square degrees. It ranks 28th in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. It is bordered by Camelopardalis to the north, Auriga to the west, Gemini to the southwest, Cancer to the south, Leo to the east and Ursa Major to the northeast.","Lynx was created by the Polish astronomer Johannes Hevelius in the 17th century to fill a large gap between the constellations Auriga and Ursa Major. It was named Lynx because the stars were so dim one would have to have the eyes of a lynx to see them. Lynx appears as a dim, bumpy line running just north of Leo and Cancer. It is not known if Hevelius intended to associate any mythology with the constellation, but there is one story that could be linked to the name. A sailor named Lynceus, who sailed with Jason and the Argonauts, was said to have extremely keen eyesight. It was even said he could see things underground. He was part of the expedition to recover the legendary Golden Fleece."
-Lyra,"The constellation Lyra, the lyre, is best seen from June through October in the northern hemisphere. It is visible between latitudes 90 degrees and -40 degrees. It is a small constellation, covering an area of 286 degrees of the sky. It ranks 52nd in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. It is bordered by Vulpecula to the south, Hercules to the east, Draco to the north, and Cygnus to the west. Vega, the brightest star in Lyra, forms a large triangle with two other stars, Altair in Aquila and Deneb in Cygnus. This prominent formation of bright stars is known as the Summer Triangle. Lyra is also the origin point for the annual Lyrids meteor shower which occurs every year in April.","Lyra is one of the 48 constellations listed by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. It represents the lyre, a musical instrument with strings that resembles a harp. It is associated with the myth of the Greek musician Orpheus. The lyre was invented by Hermes as a gift to his half-brother Apollo, who gave it to Orpheus, the musician of the Argonauts. Orpheus was so gifted with his music that even inanimate objects such as trees, streams, and rocks could be charmed. After his death, his lyre was thrown into a river. Zeus sent an eagle to retrieve it and both Orpheus and the Lyre were placed in the heavens as constellations."
-Mensa,"The constellation Mensa, the table mountain, is located in the southern hemisphere of the sky. It is the second southernmost constellation and cannot be seen in most of the northern hemisphere. It is visible at latitudes south of 5 degrees from May through July. It can best be seen in northern latitudes in January. It is a small constellation that covers an area of only 153 square degrees. It ranks 75th in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. It is bordered by Dorado to the north, Hydrus to the northwest and west, Octans to the south, Chamaeleon to the east, and Volans to the northeast.","There are no myths associated with Mensa. It is one of 14 southern constellations named by the French astronomer Abbé Nicolas Louis de Lacaille in the 18th century. The name means “the table” in Latin. Lacaille named it to commemorate the table mountain near his observatory in Cape Town, South Africa. Lacaille originally named the constellation Montagne de la Table on his planisphere in 1756. He later Latinized it to Mons Mensae for the second edition in 1763. The name was later shortened to Mensa by British astronomer Francis Baily at the suggestion of John Herschel. The constellation is depicted as a mountain with a flattened top."
-Microscopium,"The constellation Microscopium, the microscope, is located in the southern hemisphere of the sky. It is visible at latitudes south of 45 degrees between July and September. It is a small constellation, occupying only 210 square degrees of the sky. This ranks it 66th in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. It is bordered by Capricornus to the north, Piscis Austrinus and Grus to the west, Sagittarius to the east, and Indus to the south, touching on Telescopium to the southeast.",There is no mythology associated with Microscopium. It was named by Abbé Nicolas Louis de Lacaille to honor the invention of the microscope. It is one of several constellations named by Lacaille for scientific instruments after his trip to the Cape of Good Hope to study the southern night sky. It was named after an early type of compound microscope that was used in the 18th century. Lacaille described the constellation as “a tube above a square box.”
-Monoceros,"The constellation Monoceros, the unicorn, is visible in the northern hemisphere in winter. It is visible at latitudes between 75 degrees and -90 degrees. It is a medium-sized constellation covering an area of 482 square degrees. It ranks 35th in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. It is bordered by Orion to the west, Gemini to the north, Canis Major to the south and Hydra to the east.","There are no myths associated with Monoceros. It is one of 12 constellations named by the Dutch astronomer Petrus Plancius based on observations by Dutch navigators. Plancius included it on a celestial globe in 1612. He originally called it Monoceros Unicornis. It was created to fill a large gap between the constellations Orion and Hydra. The German astronomer Jakob Bartsch named it Unicornu in his star chart published in 1624. It represents a classic unicorn, a horse with a single horn protruding from its forehead. The faint stars of Monoceros make its shape difficult to discern. It is often overlooked since it is surrounded on all sides by the much brighter constellations Orion, Canis Major, Canis Minor, and Gemini."
-Musca,"The constellation Musca, the fly, is located in the southern hemisphere of the sky. It is completely visible in latitudes south of 15 degrees between February and April. It is a small constellation covering an area of only 138 square degrees. This ranks it 77th in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. It is bordered by Crux to the north, Carina to the west, Chamaeleon to the south, Apus and Circinus to the east and Centaurus to the northeast. It can be found just south of the Southern Cross.","There are no myths associated with Musca. It is one of 12 constellations created by the Dutch astronomer Petrus Plancius based on observations from Dutch navigators. It was named for its shape, which resembles that of a housefly. Musca was first depicted in Johann Bayer’s star atlas in 1603. It was originally called De Vlieghe, which is Dutch for “the fly.” It has since had many names. Johann Bayer listed it as Apis, the Bee in his star catalog. French astronomer Nicolas Louis de Lacaille called it la Mouche. It was later changed to Musca Australis, the Southern Fly, and was eventually shortened to Musca as we know it today."
-Norma,"The constellation Norma, the carpenter's square, is located in the southern hemisphere of the sky. It is completely visible at latitudes south of 30 degrees from April through June. It is a small constellation, occupying only 165 square degrees of the sky. This ranks it 74th in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. It is bordered by Scorpius to the north, Lupus to the northwest, Circinus to the west, Triangulum Australe to the south and Ara to the east.","There are no myths associated with the constellation Norma. It is one of the 14 southern constellations named by Abbé Nicolas Louis de Lacaille in the 18th century. It represents a carpenter's tool called a square, or a level. Lacaille originally called it l’Equerre et la Regle, which meant ""the Square and the Rule"". The name was later Latinized to Norma et Regula and eventually shortened to Norma. The constellation has also been reduced in size since its discovery. The stars that were originally Alpha and Beta now belong to the constellation Scorpius."
-Octans,"The constellation Octans, the octant, is located in the southern hemisphere of the sky. It is only visible at latitudes south of the equator. It is circumpolar which means it is visible all night long. It is a small constellation with a total area of only 291 square degrees. This ranks it 50th in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. Octans is bordered by the constellations Apus, Chamaeleon, Hydrus, Indus, Mensa, Pavo and Tucana. It also contains the South Celestial Pole.","There is no mythology associated with the constellation Octans. It is one of 14 constellations named by the French astronomer Nicolas Louis de Lacaille in 1752 after his trip to the Cape of Good Hope to study the southern night sky. It is named after the octant, a navigational tool that was the precursor to the modern day sextant. Octans was originally named de Reflexion"", which was French for “the reflecting octant”. It eventually became known as Octans Hadleianus after John Gadkey, the English mathematician who invented the octant in 1730."
-Ophiuchus,"The constellation Ophiuchus, the snake bearer, is best seen in summer in the northern hemisphere and winter in the southern hemisphere. It is completely visible at latitudes between 80 degrees and -80 degrees. It is a large constellation covering 948 square degrees of the sky. This makes it the 11th largest constellation in the night sky. It is located between Aquila, Serpens and Hercules, northwest of the center of the Milky Way. The southern part lies between Scorpius to the west and Sagittarius to the east. It is one of the thirteen constellations of the zodiac. This means it lies along the path the Sun travels in the sky during the year. When the Babylonians invented the Zodiac about 300 years ago, it only contained 12 constellations. Because of the procession of the Earth's axis, the Sun now passes through Ophiuchus each year in December, making it a new member of the Zodiac by definition.","Ophiuchus is one of the 48 constellations listed by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. It is an ancient constellation that has been known by many ancient cultures. The Babylonians knew it as the serpent-god Nirah. The ancient Greeks identified it as the god Apollo struggling with the giant snake that guarded the Oracle of Delphi. It is frequently associated with the Greek figure Asclepius, son of the god Apollo, who was said to be able to bring people back from the dead. Serpents were always associated with physicians, and this has given rise to the modern symbol for medicine. Ophiuchus is commonly depicted as a man holding a snake, represented by the nearby constellation Serpens."
-Orion,"The constellation Orion, the great hunter, is visible from October through March in both hemispheres. It can be seen at latitudes between 85 degrees and -75 degrees. It is a large constellation filling an area 594 square degrees. It ranks 26th in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. It is bordered by Taurus to the northwest, Eridanus to the southwest, Lepus to the south, Monoceros to the east, and Gemini to the northeast. It is without a doubt one of the brightest and most beautiful constellations in the winter sky. Its bright stars form an hourglass shape that can be seen even in urban areas with moderate amounts of light pollution. It contains an asterism of three stars in a straight line known as Orion’s Belt. This is one of the most recognizable groupings of stars in the night sky.","Orion is one of the 48 constellations first cataloged by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. It was named after the hero of Greek mythology who was killed by Scorpius, the scorpion. It is one of the oldest constellations with roots in many ancient cultures. It has been depicted on ivory carvings that are believed to have been fashioned over 32,000 years ago. The ancient Babylonians saw it as the Heavenly Shepherd. To the Egyptians, it represented a god called Sah. In Greek mythology, the stars represent the great hunter Orion. He was the son of the sea god Poseidon and Euryale, the daughter of King Minos of Crete. Orion boasted that he would kill every animal on Earth. This angered the goddess Gaia so she sent a scorpion to kill him. The gods felt sorry for Orion, so they put him and his dogs in the sky as constellations, along with all of the animals he hunted. Scorpius, the scorpion, was placed on the opposite side of the sky so that Orion would never be hurt by it again. To this day, Orion is never seen in the sky at the same time as Scorpius."
-Pavo,"The constellation Pavo, the peacock, is located in the southern hemisphere of the sky. It is visible at latitudes south of 30 degrees from June through August. It is a relatively small constellation, covering 378 degrees of the sky. This ranks it 44th in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. It is bordered by Telescopium to the north, Apus and Ara to the west, Octans to the south, and Indus to the east and northeast. It is one of the constellations known as the “Southern Birds”, along with Grus, Phoenix, and Tucana.","This southern constellation was one of 12 constellations created by the Dutch astronomer Petrus Plancius based on the observations of Dutch navigators in the 16th century. It was first depicted in Johann Bayer’s star atlas which was published in 1603. The name Pavo is Latin for “peacock”. It is believed to represent the Java green peacock that was encountered by Dutch navigators on their journey to the East Indies. In Greek mythology, the peacock was Hera’s sacred bird. Her chariot was drawn through the air by peacocks. The eyes on the peacock’s feathers are associated with the mythological giant, Argus. Argus was an all-seeing primordial giant with 100 eyes. When Argus was killed by Hermes, Hera put its many eyes on the tail of her peacock."
-Pegasus,"The constellation Pegasus, the winged horse, is visible from August through December. It can be seen between latitudes 90 degrees and -60 degrees. It is a large constellation, occupying 1,121 square degrees of the sky. This makes it the seventh largest constellation in the night sky. It is bordered by Andromeda to the north and east, Lacerta to the north, Cygnus to the northwest, Vulpecula, Delphinus and Equuleus to the west, Aquarius to the south and Pisces to the south and east.","Pegasus is one of the 48 constellations listed by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. It represents the famous winged horse in Greek mythology. Curiously, the constellation Pegasus only represents the top half of the horse. In some depictions, the horse is shown rising out of the water. Pegasus was a white winged horse born from the blood of the gorgon Medusa after she was beheaded by Perseus. He served the god Zeus as the carrier of his lightning bolts. Zeus eventually placed the horse among the stars as a constellation."
-Perseus,"The constellation Perseus, the hero, can be seen in late summer and autumn in the northern hemisphere. It is visible at latitudes between 90 degrees and -35 degrees. Perseus is a mid-sized constellation with a total area of 615 square degrees. This makes it the 24th largest constellation in the night sky. It is bordered by Aries and Taurus to the south, Auriga to the east, Camelopardalis and Cassiopeia to the north, and Andromeda and Triangulum to the west. It is also the origin point for the annual Perseid meteor shower.","Perseus was first cataloged in the second century by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy. It is named after the legendary hero who rescued Andromeda from the sea monster, Cetus. Perseus was the son of Danaë, who was the daughter of King Acrisius. His father was the god Zeus. Perseus was sent by King Polydectes to slay the evil gorgon sister Medusa, whose gaze could turn anyone who looked at her into stone. Perseus slew Medusa in her sleep and collected her head in a bag. On his way back home, he spotted the princess Andromeda chained to a rock. She was to be sacrificed to the sea monster Cetus. Perseus used the head of Medusa to turn the monster into stone. Perseus and Andromeda fell in love and were both placed among the stars."
-Phoenix,"The constellation Phoenix, the phoenix, is located in the southern hemisphere of the sky. It is completely visible in latitudes south of 32 degrees from September through November, all though it is very low in the sky for anyone north of 40 degrees. It is a medium-sized constellation occupying an area of 469 square degrees. This makes it the 37th largest constellation in the night sky. It is bordered by Fornax and Sculptor to the north, Grus to the west, Tucana to the south, touching on the corner of Hydrus to the south, and Eridanus to the east and southeast. It is one of four constellations known as the “Southern Birds,” along with Grus, Pavo, and Tucana.","There are no mythological origins to the constellation Phoenix. It is the largest of twelve constellations listed by astronomer Petrus Plancius based on the observations of Dutch navigators. It first appeared on a celestial globe published by Plancius in 1597. It was later included in Johann Bayer’s star atlas published in 1603. The constellation represents the legendary bird that would be consumed by fire and then emerge from the flames reborn. The phoenix was believed to resemble an eagle with purple, gold, and red feathers. It would live for 500 years and then burst into flames and die in the fire. A new bird would then emerge from the ashes of the old."
-Pictor,"The constellation Pictor, the painter's easel, is located in the southern hemisphere of the sky. It is completely visible in latitudes south of 26 degrees north from November through January. It is best seen at northern latitudes in February. It is a small constellation covering an area of 247 square degrees. It ranks 59th in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. It is bordered by Columba to the north, Puppis and Carina to the east, Caelum to the northwest, Dorado to the southwest and Volans to the south.","Pictor is not associated with any mythology. It is one of 14 southern constellations named by Abbé Nicolas Louis de Lacaille during his trip to the Cape of Good Hope in southern Africa. Its name means “painter” in Latin, but it was actually named for a painter’s easel. Lacaille originally named the constellation ""Le Chevalet et la Palette"" in 1756, which means ""The Painter's Easel and Palette"". Its shape resembles that of a painting easel. He changed the name to Equuleus Pictoris on his planishpere in 1763. The name was later shortened to Pictor by the English astronomer Francis Baily based on a suggestion by John Herschel."
-Pisces,"The constellation Pisces, the fishes, is visible in the sky between October and December in the northern hemisphere. It Can be seen at latitudes between 90 degrees and -65 degrees. It is a large constellation, occupying 889 square degrees. This makes it the 14th largest constellation in the night sky. It lies between Aquarius to the west and Aries to the east and is just south of Pegasus. Pisces is one of the thirteen constellations of the zodiac. This means that it lies along the path the Sun travels in the sky during the year. The March equinox is currently located in Pisces. However, due to procession of the earth's axis, it is slowly drifting towards Aquarius.","The word Pisces is the Latin plural for “fish”. It is one of the constellations first cataloged by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. The constellation is represented as a pair of fish facing in opposite directions, connected at the tail by a common star. In ancient times, the two fish were shown swimming together. In Greek mythology, the two fish represent the goddess Aphrodite and her son Eros. It was believed that they transformed into fish in order to escape the monster Typhon. Typhon was sent by Gaia, the Earth mother, to defeat the gods. Pan saw the monster coming and turned himself into a goat-fish and jumped into the river Euphrates to escape. He became the constellation Capricornus. Aphrodite and Eros then jumped into the river to escape the monster and were then transformed into the two fish."
-Piscis Austrinus,"The constellation Piscis Austrinus, the southern fish, is located in the southern hemisphere of the sky. It is visible at latitudes south of 53 degrees north from July through September. It is a small constellation, occupying only 245 square degrees of the sky. This ranks it 60th in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. It is bordered by Capricornus to the northwest, Microscopium to the southwest, Grus to the south, Sculptor to the east, Aquarius to the north.","Piscis Austrinus is one of the 48 constellations cataloged in the second century by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy. Its name means “southern fish.” It is sometimes also referred to Piscis Austalis. Until the 20th century it was known as Piscis Notius. In the 16th century, the Dutch astronomer Petrus Plancius removed some of the stars to form the constellation Grus. Piscis Austrinus has been seen as a constellation since ancient Babylonian times. The Babylonians knew it simply as the Fish. In Greek mythology, it was known as the Great Fish and was portrayed as drinking the water that was being poured out by Aquarius. The two fish in the constellation Pisces were said to be offspring of the Great Fish. In Egyptian mythology, the fish saved the life of the goddess Isis. She showed her gratitude by placing the fish in the heavens as a constellation."
-Puppis,"The constellation Puppis, the stern, is located in the southern hemisphere of the sky. It can be seen from January through May and is visible at latitudes between 40 degrees and -90 degrees. It is a medium-sized constellation with a total area of 673 degrees. It ranks 20th in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. It is bordered by the constellations Carina, Canis Major, Columba, Hydra, Monoceros, Pictor, Pyxis and Vela.","Puppis was once part of a larger constellation called Argo Navis. This large constellation represented the ship that Jason and the Argonauts sailed on their voyage to find the legendary golden fleece. Argo Navis was one of the 48 constellations first listed by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. This constellation was later divided by the French astronomer Nicolas Louis de Lacaille into three smaller parts. Puppis became the Stern, Carina the Keel, and Vela the Sails. These three smaller constellations were added to the official list of modern constellations in the early 20th century by the International Astronomical Union (IAU)."
-Pyxis,"The constellation Pyxis, the compass, is located in the southern hemisphere of the sky. It is completely visible at latitudes south of 530 degrees from January through March. It is a small constellation covering 221 square degrees of the sky. It ranks 65th in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. It is bordered by Hydra to the north, Puppis to the west, Vela to the south, and Antlia to the east.","Pyxis is one of 14 southern constellations created by the French astronomer Abbé Nicolas Louis de Lacaille in the 1752 during his trip to the Cape of Good Hope to study the southern sky. He named it la Boussole. It was later Latinized to Pixis Nautica and eventually shortened to Pyxis. It represents a magnetic compass used by navigators. It should not be confused with Circinus, which represents a draftsman’s drawing compass. It lies near the three constellations that were once part of a larger group known as Argo Navis, the ship of Jason and the Argonauts. The four main stars of Pyxis were once part of the ship’s mast. In 1844 English astronomer John Herschel suggested renaming Pyxis as Malus, the Mast, but the new name was never accepted."
-Reticulum,"The constellation Reticulum, the reticle, is located in the southern hemisphere of the sky. It is completely visible at latitudes south of 23 degrees north from October through December. It is best seen in northern latitudes in January. It is a very small constellation filling an area of only 114 square degrees. This makes it the seventh smallest constellation in the night sky. It is bordered by the constellations Dorado, Horologium and Hydrus.",There are no myths associated with Reticulum. It is one of 14 southern constellations named by the French astronomer Abbé Nicolas Louis de Lacaille in the 18th century. Its name means “the reticle” in Latin. It represents a small net of corsshairs on the eyepiece of a telescope that is used to measure the positions of stars. The constellation was originally introduced by the German astronomer Isaac Habrecht II on a celestial globe he published in 1621. He originally named the constellation Rhombus. Lacaille renamed it to le Réticule Rhomboide to commemorate the reticle in his telescope eyepiece. The name was later Latinized to Reticulum when Lacaille published his star catalog.
-Sagitta,"The constellation Sagitta, the arrow, can be seen in late summer in the northern hemisphere. It is visible between latitudes 90 degrees and -70 degrees. It is an extremely small constellation, filling only 80 square degrees of the sky. This makes it the third smallest constellation in the night sky. It is bordered by Vulpecula to the north, Hercules to the west, Aquila to the south, and Delphinus to the east.","Sagitta is one of the 48 constellations first cataloged by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. Its name is Latin for “arrow”. There are a number of Greek myths associated with this constellation. In one, it represented the arrow Hercules used to kill the eagle that Zeus sent to chew on Prometheus’ liver. In this version, the eagle is represented by the constellation Aquila. In another myth, it may represent the arrow that Apollo used to kill the Cyclopes. In still another myth it represents the arrow of Eros which made Zeus fall in love with Ganymede. In this version, the eagle guards the arrow in the sky."
-Sagittarius,"The constellation Sagittarius, the archer, is located in the southern hemisphere of the sky. It can be seen in the summer in the northern hemisphere as far north as 55 degrees and in winter in the southern hemisphere. It is one of the largest southern constellations and is easy to recognizable due to an asterism, or grouping of stars, that form a teacup shape. It is a large constellation covering an area of 867 square degrees of the sky. This makes it the 15th largest constellation in the night sky. It lies between Scorpius and Ophiuchus to the west and Capricornus to the east. It is also one of the thirteen constellations of the zodiac. This means it lies along the path the Sun travels in the sky during the year.","Sagittarius is one of the 48 constellations first cataloged by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. It is usually depicted as a centaur pulling back on a bow. This ancient constellation is believed to have originated with the Babylonians. He was their god of War, and he stands with his bow aimed at the heart of Scorpius, the scorpion. In Greek mythology, Sagittarius represents a half horse and half man creature known as a centaur. There are many conflicting myths to explain the origin of this centaur so his exact identity is not known. Some legends say that he was placed in the heavens to guide the Argonauts in their travels."
-Scorpius,"The constellation Scorpius, the scorpion, is located in the southern hemisphere of the sky. It can be seen in summer from the northern hemisphere, but is low in the sky and is best seen from the southern hemisphere or southern United States. It is visible at latitudes between 40 degrees and -90 degrees. It lies between Libra to the west and Sagittarius to the east. It is a medium-sized constellation that occupies 497 square degrees of the sky. It ranks 33rd in size among the 88 constellations of the night sky. Scorpius is easy to find due to its distinct ""J"" shape, also described as a fishhook. It is one of the thirteen constellations of the zodiac. This means it lies along the path the Sun travels in the sky during the year.","Scorpius is one of the 48 constellations identified by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. It is an ancient constellation that pre-dated the Greeks. The Sumerians called it GIT-TAB, which means “the scorpion.” In Greek mythology, it represented the scorpion sent by a jealous Artemis to slay Orion. It was this scorpion's sting that caused Orion's death. In another version, it was the Earth that sent the scorpion to kill Orion after he bragged about being able to kill any wild beast. The scorpion still chases Orion across the heavens, but will never catch him because it rises in the East after Orion has set in the West."
-Sculptor,"The constellation Sculptor, the sculptor's workshop, is located in the southern hemisphere of the sky. It is completely visible at latitudes south of 50 degrees from August through October. It is a medium-sized constellation, covering 475 square degrees of the sky. This ranks it 36 in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. It is bordered by Aquarius and Cetus to the north, Fornax to the east, Phoenix to the south, Grus to the southwest, and Piscis Austrinus to the west.","There is no mythology associated with Sculptor. It is one of the southern constellations named by Nicolas Louis de Lacaille during his stay at the Cape of Good Hope between 1751 and 1752. Lacaille originally named it Apparatus Sculptoris, which means “the sculptor’s studio.” It was depicted as a carved head lying on a table with a sculptor’s mallet and chisels. The constellation’s name was later shortened to Sculptor at the suggestion of astronomer John Herschel."
-Scutum,"The constellation Scutum, the shield, is located in the southern hemisphere of the sky. It is visible at latitudes south of 74 degrees from June through August. It is a small constellation, occupying only 109 square degrees. This makes It the 5th smallest constellation in the night sky. It is bordered by the constellations Aquila, Sagittarius and Serpens Cauda.","There are no myths associated with Scutum. The name means “shield” in Latin. It was introduced by Polish astronomer Johannes Hevelius in 1690. It was originally named Scutum Sobiescianum, or Shield of Sobieski, and was drawn as the coat of arms of John Sobieskii, king of Poland, in honor of his victory against the Turks in 1683. As the Turkish army marched on Vienna in 1683, they were turned back at the gates of the city. Seven years later, Scutum was created in honor of the king. The constellation first appeared in the scientific journal Acta Eruditorum in August 1684. The name was eventually shortened to Scutum, the shield."
-Serpens,"The constellation Serpens, the serpent, is best seen in the summer from the northern hemisphere. It is visible at latitudes between 80 degrees and -80 degrees. It is a mid-sized constellation with a total area of 637 square degrees. This ranks it 23rd in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. Although this is officially one constellation, it is actually split into two distinct, disjoint areas of the sky. It is divided by the constellation Ophiuchus, the Serpent Bearer, who holds the serpent in his hands. These two areas are known as Serpens Caput (the head of the serpent) and Serpens Cauda (the tail of the serpent). This is the only constellation that is split in this fashion.","Serpens is one of the 48 constellations first listed by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. Its name means “the serpent” in Latin. It is an ancient constellation that dates back to Babylonian times. It was one of two snake constellations at the time. In Greek mythology, Serpens represents a snake held by the healer Asclepius, which is represented by the constellation Ophiuchus. Asclepius was the son of the god Apollo and was said to be able to bring people back to life. He once killed a snake and saw it brought back to life by an herb that was placed on it by another snake."
-Sextans,"The constellation Sextans, the sextant, is best seen from the southern hemisphere from January through May and is completely visible at latitudes between 80 degrees and -90 degrees. It is a mid-sized constellation covering an area of 314 square degrees. It ranks 47th in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. It is located near the celestial equator and is bordered by the constellations Crater, Hydra and Leo. It is a dim constellation that can be challenging to find even under ideal conditions.","There are no myths associated with Sextans. It was introduced by the Polish astronomer Johannes Hevelius in 1687. Its name is Latin for the astronomical sextant, an instrument made by Hevelius to help measure the positions of the stars. The constellation was originally named Sextans Uraniae after the instrument he used until it was destroyed by a fire in his observatory in 1679. Hevelius preferred the sextant instead of the telescope when making his observations of the stars."
-Taurus,"The constellation Taurus, the bull, can be seen during the winter and the early spring in the northern hemisphere. It is visible at latitudes between 90 degrees and -65 degrees. It is a large constellation covering an area of 797 square degrees. It ranks 17th in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. It is bordered by Aries to the west, Gemini to the east, Perseus and Auriga to the north, Orion to the southeast, Eridanus to the south, and Cetus to the southwest. It is one of the thirteen constellations of the zodiac. This means it lies along the path the Sun travels in the sky during the year. Taurus is one of the more recognizable constellations in the sky. The V-shape of the horns in very easy to find and can be seen even in urban areas with light pollution.","Taurus is one of the 48 constellations cataloged by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. Its name means “bull” in Latin. It is an ancient constellation dating back to the Bronze Age, where it marked the location of the Sun during the spring equinox. Its importance to agriculture influenced the mythology of many ancient civilizations including Sumer, Assyria, Babylon, Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Depictions of the constellation have been found in cave paintings dating back to 15,000 BC. In Greek mythology it is believed to represent the story of Europa and the bull. The story tells of Europa, daughter of Agenor, who was King of Phoenica. One day Europa saw a majestic white bull grazing near her father's herd. The bull was actually Zeus in disguise. After allowing Europa to climb on its back, the bull whisked her off to Crete where he made her his mistress."
-Telescopium,"The constellation Telescopium, the telescope, is located in the southern hemisphere of the sky. It is completely visible in latitudes south of 33 degrees from June through August. It is a small constellation, covering 252 square degrees of the sky. It ranks 57th in size among the 88 constellation in the night sky. It is bordered by Sagittarius and Corona Australis to the north, Ara to the west, Pavo to the south, and Indus to the east, cornering on Microscopium to the northeast.","There is no mythology associated with Telescopium. It is one of the 14 southern constellations named by Abbé Nicolas Louis de Lacaille in the 18th century. It was named to honor the invention of one of the most important pieces of equipment in astronomy, the telescope. Lacaille mapped the constellation during his trip to the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa in 1751-1752. It represents an aerial telescope, a type of refracting telescope that was popular at the time. This constellation was originally much larger but was later reduced in size by astronomers Francis Baily and Benjamin Gould."
-Triangulum,"The constellation Triangulum, the triangle, is completely visible at latitudes north of -53 degrees from March through May. It is a small constellation, occupying only 132 square degrees. This constellation ranks 78th in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. It is bordered by Andromeda to the north and west, Pisces to the west and south, Aries to the south, and Perseus to the east.","Traingulum is one of the original 48 constellations first drawn by second century Greek astronomer Ptolemy. The name Triangulum is Latin for “triangle.” There is no mythology associated with this constellation. All of its historic names have been derived from its shape. In ancient times, its distinctive shape of three stars was called Deltoton because it resembled the Greek letter delta. To the ancient Egyptians, it represented the delta of the river Nile. The ancient Romans called it Sicilia because it reminded them of the island of Sicily."
-Triangulum Australe,"The constellation Triangulum Australe, the southern triangle, is located in the southern hemisphere of the sky. It is completely visible at latitudes south of 20 degrees from April through June. It is a small constellation filling only 110 square degrees of the sky. This makes it the sixth smallest constellation in the night sky. The three bright stars that form the triangle have been called the ""Three Patriarchs,” Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. They are so recognizable that they can be used to locate other neighboring constellations such as Apus in the south, Norma in the north, Circinus and Centaurus in the west, and Ara and Pavo to the east.",There is no mythology associated with Triangulum Australe. It is the smallest of the12 constellations named by the Dutch astronomer Petrus Plancius to fill in the blanks in the southern sky. It was first depicted in Johan Bayer’s star atlas in 1603. It was originally called Triangulum Antarticus. The French astronomer Nicolas Louis de Lacaille called it le Triangle Austral ou le Niveau on his planisphere in 1756. It was described as a surveyor’s level. It was one of several constellations that represented surveyor’s tools. It was later described by astronomer Johann Bode as a level and given the name le Triangle Austral ou le Niveau.
-Tucana,"The constellation Tucana, the toucan, is located in the southern hemisphere of the sky. It is visible at latitudes south of 15 degrees between August and October. It is completely below the horizon for anyone north of 30 degrees. It is a small constellation, occupying an area of 295 square degrees. This ranks it 48th in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. It is bordered by Hydrus to the east, Grus and Phoenix to the north, Indus to the west and Octans to the south. It is one of four constellations known as the “Southern Birds,” along with Grus, Pavo, and Phoenix.","There is no mythology surrounding the constellation Tucana. It was one of twelve constellations introduced by Dutch astronomer Petrus Plancius based on the observations of Dutch navigators. It first appeared in Johann Bayer’s star atlas in 1603, where it was depicted as a toucan. Another astronomer, Frederick de Houtman, included it in his star catalog the same year. However, Houtman depicted it as a hornbill, a bird native to the East Indies. Eventually, the toucan became the bird of choice."
-Ursa Major,"The constellation Ursa Major, the great bear, is visible in the northern hemisphere all year long. It is a large constellation occupying an area of 1,280 square degrees. This makes it the third largest constellation in the night sky. It is one of the best-known constellations and is famous for containing an asterism known as the Big Dipper. This grouping of bright stars is one of the most recognizable shapes in the sky and can easily be found even in light polluted cities. The shape of the bear can clearly be seen under dark skies, with the handle of the dipper making up the bear's tail. During the Civil War, the Big Dipper was used by the Underground Railroad. Slaves escaping from the South were told to follow the ""drinking gourd"" to a better life. This is because the Big Dipper is circumpolar, meaning it can be seen in the North all night long. The message of the drinking gourd was passed along in the form of song, since most of the slaves were unable to read or write.","Ursa Major is one of the 48 constellations cataloged by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. Its name means “the great bear” in Latin. It is one of the oldest constellations in the night sky, dating back as far as 13,000 years. It is mentioned in the Bible and in the works of the Greek author Homer. It is associated with several Greek and Roman myths. In Greek mythology, it is often associated with Callisto, a nymph who was turned into a bear by Hera, the jealous wife of Zeus. It has taken different forms in different cultures including an ox, camel, shark, skunk, sickle, bushel, and canoe. In Hindu legend the brightest stars represent the Seven Sages and the constellation is known as Saptarshi. The Chinese believed the seven bright stars represented Tseih Sing, the Government, or Pih Tow, the Northern Measure. In some Native American stories, the three stars in the handle of the dipper represented three warriors chasing a great bear. In South Korea, the constellation is referred to as the Seven Stars of the North."
-Ursa Minor,"The constellation Ursa Minor, the little bear, is visible in the northern hemisphere all year long. It is a circumpolar constellation, which means it is visible all night as it rotates around the north celestial pole. It is a small constellation covering an area of 256 square degrees. It ranks 56th in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. It is famous for a group of stars known as the Little Dipper and for Polaris, the North Star, which is located at the tip of the dipper's handle. Polaris is called the North Star because it is the closest star to the north celestial pole. This means that as the Earth rotates, Polaris appears to remain stationary in the sky while all of the other stars rotate around it. Because the Earth wobbles slightly as it rotates on its axis, Polaris will not always be the North Star. In about 14,000 years the north celestial pole will point away from Polaris and toward Vega. This process is known as procession. Polaris is an important star for navigation, allowing mariners to easily identify their latitude.","Ursa Minor is one of the 48 constellations identified by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. Its name means “lesser bear” in Latin. It is an ancient constellation with roots in many cultures. To the ancient Babylonians it was known as the Wagon of Heaven. In Greek mythology, this constellation was associated with two different myths. In one, it represented Ida and her sister Adrasteia, the nymphs who took care of Zeus on the island of Crete when he was small. Zeus rewarded them by placing them in the heavens. In another story, it represented Arcas, who was the son of Zeus and the nymph Callisto. Arcas and his mother were transformed into bears and placed in the night sky."
-Vela,"The constellation Vela, the sails, is located in the southern hemisphere of the sky. It is completely visible at latitudes south of 30 degrees from January through March. It is a mid-sized constellation covering an area of 500 square degrees. It ranks 32nd in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. It is bordered by Antlia and Pyxis to the north, Puppis to the northwest, Carina to the south and southwest, and Centaurus to the east.","Vela means “the sails” in Latin. It was once part of a larger constellation known as Argo Navis. This large constellation represented the great ship that Jason and the Argonauts sailed during their voyage to find the golden fleece. Argo Navis was one of the 48 constellations first listed by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. This constellation was later divided by the French astronomer Nicolas Louis de Lacaille into three smaller parts. Vela became the Sails, Carina the Keel, and Puppis the Stern. These three smaller constellations were added to the official list of modern constellations in the early 20th century by the International Astronomical Union (IAU)."
-Virgo,"The constellation Virgo, the maiden, can be seen in spring and summer in the northern hemisphere and in autumn and winter in the southern hemisphere. It is a very large constellation covering a total area of 1,294 square degrees. This makes it the second largest constellation in the night sky. It is located between Leo to the west and Libra to the east and can be easily found through its brightest star, Spica. It is one of the thirteen constellations of the zodiac. This means it lies along the path the Sun travels in the sky during the year. The September equinox is currently located in Virgo. This means that the Sun will be in the constellation Virgo on that date. Since the Sun passes through Virgo in mid-September, this makes it the constellation that announces the harvest.","Virgo is one of the 48 constellations first cataloged by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. Its name means “virgin” in Latin. It is an ancient constellation. The Babylonians knew it as “The Furrow”, representing the goddess Shala’s ear of grain. In Roman times she was represented by the goddess Ceres, who was the mother of Prosperina. Her festival was in the second week of April, the same time that the constellation appears in the spring skies. She was also sometimes identified as the virgin goddess Astraea, holding the scales of justice represented by the constellation Libra. Virgo is usually depicted on charts as a maiden with angelic wings holding two ears of wheat, one of which is marked by the bright star Spica."
-Volans,"The constellation Volans, the flying fish, is located in the southern hemisphere of the sky. It is completely visible at latitudes south of 15 degrees from December through February. It is a small constellation that occupies an area of only 141 square degrees. It ranks 76th in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky.","There are no myths associated with Volans. It is one of 12 constellations named by the Dutch astronomer Petrus Plancius based on observations by Dutch navigators. Plancius originally named it Vliegendenvis and included it on his celestial globe in 1598. The German astronomer Johann Bayer included it in his star atlas in 1603. He called it Piscis Volans, the flying fish. The name was later shortened to Volans. It represents a type of fish that can jump out of the water and glide through the air on specially enhanced fins that resemble wings. It is often depicted on charts as being chased by the dolphin fish in the constellation Dorado."
-Vulpecula,"The constellation Vulpecula, the fox, is located in the northern hemisphere of the sky. It is visible between latitudes 90 degrees and -55 degrees. It is a small constellation that occupies 268 square degrees of the sky. This ranks it 55th in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. It is bordered by Cygnus, Delphinus, Hercules, Lyra, Pegasus and Sagitta. It can easily be found in the middle of the Summer Triangle, a triangular asterism formed by the bright stars Deneb in Cygnus, Vega in Lyra, and Altair in Aquila.","There are no myths associated with Vulpecula. Its name means “little fox” in Latin. It was introduced by the Polish astronomer Johannes Hevelius in the late 17th century. It was originally named Vulpecula Cum Ansere, ""the little fox with the goose,"" and Vulpecula et Anser, ""the little fox and the goose,"" and was illustrated with a goose in the jaws of a fox. The stars were later separated into two constellations, Anser and Vulpecula, and then later recombined under the name Vulpecula. Today, the goose is only remembered by the name of the star Anser."
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+Andromeda,Princess of Ethiopia,"The constellation Andromeda, Princess of Ethiopia, is visible in the northern hemisphere from August through January. It can be seen and in the southern hemisphere in November. It is below the horizon for anyone south of latitude -40 degrees. Andromeda is a large constellation, covering 722 square degrees of the sky. In fact, it is the 19th largest constellation in the night sky. It is bordered by Perseus, Cassiopeia, Lacerta, Pegasus, Pisces, and Triangulum.","Andromeda is one of the original 48 constellations listed by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. It represents the daughter of Cepheus and Cassiopeia, the king and queen of Ethiopia. Andromeda was chained to a rock as a sacrifice to the sea monster Cetus. She was saved by Perseus when he turned Cetus to stone by using the dismembered head of the gorgon Medusa. Perseus and Andromeda were later married and had six children, including Perses, who was the ancestor of the Persians."
+Antlia,Air Pump,"The constellation Antlia, the air pump, is located in the southern hemisphere of the sky. It can be seen at latitudes between 45 degrees and -90 degrees from January through March. It is a small constellation covering an area of 239 square degrees. It ranks 62nd in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. It is bordered by the constellations Centaurus, Hydra, Pyxis, and Vela. Antlia occupies a mostly empty region of the sky and contains only faint stars. It requires a lot of imagination to see an air pump in this area.","There is no mythology associated with Antlia. It was too far south and too faint to be noticed by the ancient Greeks. It is one of the 14 constellations named by French astronomer Abbé Nicolas Louis de Lacaille in the 18th century to fill in empty spaces in the southern hemisphere. It was originally named ""Antlia Pneumatica"" to commemorate the invention of the air pump by French physicist Denis Papin. Lacaille depicted it as a single-cylinder vacuum pump used in Papin’s experiments. Later, German astronomer Johann Bode depicted the constellation as a more advanced double-cylinder pump. It was officially adopted as one of the 88 modern constellations by the International Astronomical Union in 1922."
+Apus,Bird of Paradise,"The constellation Apus, the bird of paradise, is located in the southern hemisphere of the sky. It can be seen in all southern latitudes. In northern latitudes, it is only visible south of 7 degrees. It is a small constellation, covering an area of 206 square degrees. It ranks 67th in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. It is bordered by Ara, Triangulum Australe and Circinus to the north, Musca and Chamaeleon to the west, Octans to the south, and Pavo to the east.","There are no myths associated with Apus. It is one of 12 constellations named by the Dutch astronomer Petrus Plancius to fill in the blanks in the southern sky. Plancius originally called the constellation Paradysvogel Apis Indica. Paradysvogel means “the bird of paradise” in Dutch. It was later included in Johann Bayer’s star atlas in 1603 where it was called Apus Indica. It represented the bird of paradise also known at the time as Apus Indica, which means ""Bird of India"". The name Apus may have also come from the Greek word Apous, which means ""without feet"". This is because the beautiful Bird of India often had its unsightly legs removed before being offered as a gift to the Europeans. The name eventually shortened to Apus, and some of the stars were removed to form the constellation Musca, the fly."
+Aquarius,Water Bearer,"The constellation Aquarius, the water bearer, is visible in the fall in the northern hemisphere and spring in the southern hemisphere. It can be seen at latitudes between 65 degrees and -90 degrees. It is a large constellation, covering 980 square degrees. This makes it the 10th largest constellation in the night sky. It is bordered by the constellations Aquila, Capricornus, Cetus, Delphinus, Equuleus, Pegasus, Pisces, Piscis Austrinus, and Sculptor. It shares an area of sky with other water constellations such as Cetus, the sea monster, Pisces, the fish, and Eridanus, the river. Aquarius is one of the 13 constellations of the zodiac. This means that it lies along the path the Sun travels in the sky during the year. It is also the origin point for the annual Delta Aquarids meteor shower.","Aquarius is one of the 48 constellations listed by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. It is represented as a man pouring water from a bucket into the mouth of the Southern Fish, depicted by the constellation Piscis Austrinus. This ancient constellation has its roots in a number of cultures. In Babylonian mythology, Aquarius was associated with the god Ea. The ancient Egyptians believed that it represented the god of the Nile. In Greek mythology, Aquarius was Ganymede, a Trojan youth who was carried off to Olympus by Zeus to serve as the cupbearer to the gods."
+Aquila,Eagle,"The constellation Aquila, the eagle, is visible in the northern hemisphere from July through October. It can be seen between latitudes 90 degrees and -75 degrees. It is a mid-sized constellation, spanning 652 square degrees of the sky. This makes it the 22nd largest constellation in the night sky. It is bordered by the constellations Aquarius, Capricornus, Delphinus, Hercules, Ophiuchus, Sagitta, Sagittarius, Scutum, and Serpens Cauda. Aquila’s brightest star Altair forms part of the famous Summer Triangle, along with Deneb in Cygnus and Vega in Lyra.","The name Aquila means “Eagle” in Latin. It represents the eagle that carried Zeus’ thunderbolts and also brought the mortal Ganymede to the heavens to serve as Zeus' cupbearer. In another myth, Aquila represents the goddess Aphrodite. She disguised herself as an eagle and pretended to pursue Zeus in the form of a swan. She did this so that Zeus’ love interest, the goddess Nemesis, would give him shelter. Zeus later placed the eagle and the swan in the heavens as constellations. Aquila has been known since the time of the ancient Babylonians, who also saw it as an eagle. To the ancient Romans, the constellation represented a flying vulture."
+Ara,Altar,"The constellation Ara, the altar, is located in the southern hemisphere of the sky. It is visible at latitudes between 25 degrees and -90 degrees from November through January. It is best observed during the month of July. It is a small constellation occupying an area of 237 square degrees. It ranks 63rd in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. It is bordered by the constellations Apus, Corona Australis, Norma, Pavo, Scorpius, Telescopium, and Triangulum Australe.","Apus is one of the 48 constellations introduced by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. Its name means “The Altar” in Latin. It is usually depicted as an altar with its smoke rising to the south. It is an ancient constellation that has existed since the time of the Babylonians. In Greek mythology, it represents the altar where the gods made offerings and alliances before defeating the Titans. The altar was believed to have been built by the Cyclopes as a place of sacrifice to the Olympian gods. It may also represent the altar where Centaurus the centaur sacrificed Lupus the wolf."
+Aries,Ram,"The constellation Aries, the ram, can be seen in the northern hemisphere during the late winter and early spring. It is visible at latitudes between 90 degrees and -60 degrees. It is a medium-sized constellation bounded by Taurus, Pisces, and Cetus. It is one of the 48 constellations described by Ptolemy in the second century. Aries is the 39th largest constellation in the night sky, covering an area of 441 square degrees. It is also one of the thirteen constellations of the zodiac. This means it lies along the path the Sun travels in the sky during the year.","The name Aries is Latin for “ram”. It is an ancient constellation which has been known by many forms throughout history. To the early Babylonians, these stars represented a farmhand. The early Chinese saw it as twin inspectors. To the inhabitants of the Marshall Islands, it was a porpoise. In Greek mythology, it represented the ram from which the golden fleece was obtained in the story of Jason and the Argonauts. The constellation was officially recognized by the International Astronomical Union in 1922, and its boundaries were defined in 1920 by Belgian astronomer Eugène Delporte."
+Auriga,Charioteer,"The constellation Auriga, the charioteer, can be seen most of the year in northern latitudes due to its circumpolar nature. It is visible at latitudes between 90 degrees and -40 degrees. It is a medium-sized constellation that fills 657 square degrees of the sky. It ranks 21st in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. It is bordered by the constellations Camelopardalis, Gemini, Lynx, Perseus, and Taurus. Auriga is the site of the galactic anticenter, a theoretical point in the sky that lies directly opposite the center of the Milky Way Galaxy. The center of the Milky Way lies 180 degrees away in the direction of the constellation Sagittarius.","Auriga is one of the 48 constellations first listed by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. The name means “the charioteer” in Latin. It is an ancient constellation with roots in many cultures. It was first recognized in Mesopotamia as a scimitar or crook. The crook stood for a goat-herd or shepherd. To the ancient Bedouin astronomers, the constellation represented a herd of goats. The Chinese saw it as Wuche, the five chariots of the celestial emperors and the representation of the grain harvest. In Greek mythology, it represented the charioteer Erechtheus, who is seen carrying his children in his arm. This constellation is believed to have originated with the Babylonians. In some references, the charioteer carries a goat along with the two children. His other hand holds the reins to the chariot."
+Boötes,Herdsman,"The constellation Boötes, the herdsman, is visible in the northern hemisphere from spring through the summer. It can be seen at latitudes between 90 degrees and -50 degrees. It is a large constellation covering an area of 907 square degrees. This makes it the 13th largest constellation in the night sky. It is bordered by Virgo to the south, Coma Berenices and Canes Venatici to the west, Ursa Major to the northwest, Draco to the northeast, and Hercules, Corona Borealis and Serpens Caput to the east.","Boötes is one of the 48 constellations listed by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. Its name comes from a Greek word that means ""ox driver, plowman, or herdsman"". It is typically depicted as a herdsman. Along with his faithful hounds, Canes Venatici, he follows the two bears, Ursa Major and Ursa Minor, around the pole. Boötes is an ancient constellation that has been known since the time of the Babylonians. They depicted it as their god Enlil, who was the leader of the Babylonian pantheon and the patron of farmers. The ancient Greeks once called this constellation Arctophylax, which means ""the protector of the Bear"". The Romans called it Venator Ursae, ""the Bear Hunter"". The name Boötes first appeared in The Odyssey, written by the Greek author Homer almost three thousand years ago."
+Caelum,Graving Tool,"The constellation Caelum, the sculptor’s chisel, is located in the southern hemisphere of the sky. It is visible at latitudes between 40 degrees and -90 degrees. It is a very small constellation, occupying an area of only 125 square degrees. This makes it the eighth smallest constellation in the night sky. It is bordered by Dorado and Pictor to the south, Horologium and Eridanus to the east, Lepus to the north, and Columba to the west. It is a dim constellation that can be difficult to locate in all but the darkest skies.","There are no myths associated with Caelum. It is one of the 14 southern constellations named by the French astronomer Abbé Nicolas Louis de Lacaille in the 18th century. Its name means “the chisel” in Latin. It resembles a burin, which is an engravers tool similar to a chisel. Lacaille originally named the constellation “les Burins” and depicted it as a pair of crossed burins connected by a ribbon. The name was later Latinized to Caelum Scalptorium, which means “the engraver’s chisel.” It was later shortened to Caelum by British astronomer Francis Baily at the suggestion of John Herschel."
+Camelopardalis,Giraffe,"The constellation Camelopardalis, the giraffe, can be seen most of the year in the northern hemisphere. It is visible at latitudes north of -10 degrees. It is a fairly large constellation that occupies a total area of 757 square degrees. This makes it the 18th largest constellation in the night sky. It is bordered by the constellations Auriga, Cassiopeia, Cepheus, Draco, Lynx, Perseus, Ursa Major, and Ursa Minor. Camelopardalis is a circumpolar constellation which means it is visible all night as it rotates around the north celestial pole. It contains a star formation known as Kemble’s Cascade. This asterism forms a cascade of about 20 dim stars spread out in a straight line.","There are no myths associated with Camelopardalis. The ancient Greeks thought that this region of the sky was empty. Camelopardalis is one of 12 constellations named by the Dutch astronomer Petrus Plancius based on observations by Dutch navigators. Plancius included it on his celestial globe and a year later, in 1624, it was featured in a star atlas created by German astronomer Jakob Bartsch. This constellation was first observed to look like a camel. Bartsch originally described it as the animal Rebecca rode to marry Isaac in the Bible. The name was eventually changed to camelopardalis, which is Latin for giraffe. When dark conditions allow most of the stars to be seen, the constellation does resemble a giraffe."
+Cancer,Crab,"The constellation Cancer, the crab, is visible in the northern hemisphere in the early spring. It is visible at latitudes between 90 degrees and -60 degrees. It is a medium-sized constellation filling 506 square degrees of the sky. It ranks 31st in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. It is bordered by Gemini to the west, Lynx to the north, Leo Minor to the northeast, Leo to the east, Hydra to the south, and Canis Minor to the southwest. It is one of the thirteen constellations of the zodiac. This means it lies along the path the Sun travels in the sky during the year.","Cancer is one of the 48 constellations originally listed by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. Its name means “the crab” in Latin. It is believed to represent the crab in the story of the twelve labors of Hercules. It was sent by the goddess Hera to distract Hercules while he is fighting the Hydra. When the crab tries to kill Hercules, he kicks it so hard that it is propelled into the sky among the stars. In another version, the crab tried to grab Hercules’ toe, but Hercules crushed it under his foot. In some ancient cultures this constellation was believed to be the gate through which souls passed from Heaven to Earth as they were born into human bodies."
+Canes Venatici,Hunting Dogs,"The constellation Canes Venatici, the hunting dogs, is visible in the Northern Hemisphere in spring and summer. It is visible at latitudes between 90 degrees and -40 degrees. It is a medium-sized constellation covering 465 square degrees of the sky. It ranks 38th in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. It is bordered by Ursa Major to the north and west, Coma Berenices to the south, and Boötes to the east.","Canes Venatici was originally included in the constellation Ursa Major by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. The constellation’s name means “hunting dogs” in Latin. There are no myths associated with this constellation. It represents the hunting dogs, Asterion and Chara, held by Boötes as he hunts for the bears Ursa Major and Ursa Minor in the night sky. The two dogs were first depicted with Boötes on a map by the German astronomer Peter Apian in 1533. The stars were separated out by the Polish astronomer Johannes Hevelius in 1687. He took the faint stars under the bear’s tail and formed the modern constellation Canes Venatici."
+Canis Major,Big Dog,"The constellation Canis Major, the great dog, is located in the southern hemisphere of the sky. It is visible in the northern hemisphere from December through March. It can be seen at latitudes between 60 degrees and -90 degrees. It is a small to mid-sized constellation covering an area of 380 square degrees. It ranks 43rd in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky.","Canis Major is one of the 48 constellations originally cataloged by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. Its name means “the greater dog” in Latin. It represents the larger of Orion's two hunting dogs who accompany him as he hunts Lepus, the rabbit. It is an ancient constellation with many different meanings to many different cultures. The ancient Babylonians saw it as an arrow aiming towards Orion. Part of the stars from Puppis formed the bow. To the Chinese, the stars in Canis Major were part of the Vermillion Bird. In Greek mythology, the constellation represented the dog Laelaps, a gift from Zeus to Europa. The dog was famous for being the fastest in the world. Zeus eventually placed the dog into the night sky. If you connect the stars with lines, this constellation does somewhat resemble a dog."
+Canis Minor,Little Dog,"The constellation Canis Minor, the little dog, is visible in the northern hemisphere from December until April. It is can be seen at latitudes between 90 degrees and -75 degrees. It is a small constellation covering an area of only 183 square degrees. This ranks it 71st in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. It is bordered by Monoceros to the south, Gemini to the north, Cancer to the northeast, and Hydra to the east.","Canis Minor is one of the 48 constellations first cataloged by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. Its name means “lesser dog” in Latin. It represents the smaller of Orion's two hunting dogs along with its larger neighbor, Canis Major. In another legend, this constellation represents Maere, the dog of the wine-maker Icarius, who was killed by his friends after they mistakenly thought that Icarius was trying to poison them. Canis Minor was sometimes associated with the Teumessian Fox, the beast that could not be outrun. Zeus turned the fox to stone along with its hunter, the dog Laelaps. Zeus then placed the two of them in the heavens as Canis Minor and Canis Major. Canis Minor is usually depicted on charts as a small dog standing on the back of Monoceros, the unicorn."
+Capricornus,Sea Goat,"The constellation Capricornus, the sea goat, can be seen in the northern hemisphere in early autumn. It is visible between latitudes of 60 degrees and -90 degrees. It is a medium-sized constellation, occupying 414 square degrees of the sky. This ranks it 40th in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. It is bordered by Aquila, Sagittarius, Microscopium, Piscis Austrinus, and Aquarius. It is one of the 13 constellations of the zodiac. This means that it lies along the path the Sun travels in the sky during the year.","Capricornus is one of the 48 constellations listed by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. Its name means “the goat” in Latin, and it is represented as a goat with the tail of a fish. This ancient constellation has been known since Babylonian and Sumerian times. The Sumerians knew it as the goat-fish. It marked the winter solstice during the early Bronze Age. The ancient Greeks associated the constellation with Amalthea, the goat that sucked the baby Zeus from his mother, Rhea, and saved him from being eaten by his father, Cronos. It was also sometimes associated with Pan, the god with a goat’s head who saved himself from the monster Typhon by growing a fish tail and jumping into a river."
+Carina,Keel of Argonauts' Ship,"The constellation Carina, the keel, is located in the southern hemisphere of the sky. It is visible at latitudes south of 15 degrees and is completely below the horizon for latitudes north of 39 degrees. It is a medium-sized constellation occupying an area of 494 square degrees. It ranks 34th in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. It is bordered by the constellations Centaurus, Chamaeleon, Musca, Pictor, Puppis, Vela, and Volans.","Carina was once part of a larger constellation called Argo Navis. This larger constellation represented the great ship of Jason and the Argonauts on their voyage to find the golden fleece. Argo Navis was one of the 48 constellations first listed by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. This constellation was later divided by the French astronomer Nicolas Louis de Lacaille into three smaller parts. Carina became the Keel, Puppis the Stern, and Vela the Sails. These three smaller constellations were added to the official list of modern constellations in the early 20th century by the International Astronomical Union (IAU)."
+Cassiopeia,Queen of Ethiopia,"The constellation Cassiopeia, Queen of Ethiopia, can be seen in the northern hemisphere all year long. It is visible at latitudes between 90 degrees and -20 degrees. Since it is located close to the north celestial pole, it is completely below the horizon for anyone located south of -20 degrees. It is a mid-sized constellation occupying 598 square degrees. This makes it the 25th largest constellation in the night sky. It is bordered by Andromeda to the south, Perseus to the southeast, and Cepheus to the north.","Cassiopeia was the wife of Cepheus and mother of Andromeda. She is represented as being chained to her throne in the heavens as punishment for her boast of being more beautiful than all the Nereids. As punishment, the god Poseidon placed Cassiopeia and Cepheus in the sky. Cassiopeia was condemned to circle the celestial pole forever. As the stars rotate throughout the night, Cassiopeia can sometimes be seen hanging upside down as punishment for her vanity."
+Centaurus,Centaur,"The constellation Centaurus, the centaur, is located in the southern hemisphere of the sky. It is visible at latitudes between 25 degrees and -90 degrees. It is a large constellation that covers an area of 1,060 square degrees. This makes it the ninth largest constellation in the night sky. It is bordered by the constellations Antlia, Carina, Circinus, Crux, Hydra, Libra, Lupus, Musca, and Vela.","Centaurus is one of the 48 constellations first identified by the second century Greek astronomer Ptolemy. It represents a centaur, a half man half horse creature from Greek mythology. It is an old constellation that dates back to the ancient Babylonians. They knew it as the Bison-man. It was depicted as a four-legged bison with the head of a man. The ancient Greeks identified it as a centaur, but it is not clear exactly which centaur it represents. It may represent Chiron who was accidentally wounded by Hercules. After his death, Hercules honored him by giving him a place in the stars. Under a dark sky, the outline of the constellation does indeed resemble a centaur. It is usually depicted as a centaur sacrificing an animal which is represented by the constellation Lupus, the wolf."
+Cepheus,King of Ethiopia,"The constellation Cepheus, the king, is visible all year in the northern hemisphere. It can be seen between latitudes of 90 degrees and -10 degrees. It is a medium-sized constellation with a total area of 588 square degrees. This makes is the 27th largest constellation in the night sky. It is bordered by the constellations Camelopardalis, Cassiopeia, Cygnus, Draco, Lacerta, and Ursa Minor.","Cepheus is one of the 48 constellations identified by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. It was named after the king of Ethiopia. Cepheus was the husband of Cassiopeia and the father of Andromeda. All three are immortalized in the night sky as constellations. It is said that Zeus placed him among the stars after his death because he was descended from the nymph Io, who was one of Zeus’ favorites. Cepheus is usually depicted as a robed king with a crown of stars. He stands with his left foot placed over the pole and his scepter extended towards his queen, Cassiopeia."
+Cetus,Sea Monster,"The constellation Cetus, the sea monster, can be seen in the northern hemisphere in the late fall and early winter. It is visible at latitudes between 70 degrees and -90 degrees. It is a very large constellation, occupying a total area of 1,231 square degrees. It is actually the 4th largest constellation in the night sky. It lies in a region of the sky called the Water. Other water-related constellations in this area include Eridanus (the river), Aquarius (the water bearer), and Pisces (the fish).","Cetus is one of the constellations cataloged by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. It was named after the sea monster sent by the god Neptune to devour Andromeda in Greek mythology. Andromeda was chained to a rock as a sacrifice to the monster. Cetus was turned to stone when Perseus showed the monster the head of the gorgon Medusa. Today, this constellation is also sometimes identified as a whale. To some, it represents the whale that swallowed Jonah in the famous Bible story."
+Chamaeleon,Chameleon,"The constellation Chamaeleon, the chameleon, is located in the southern hemisphere of the sky. It is only visible in southern latitudes south of 0 degrees. It is a circumpolar constellation, meaning that it is visible all night as it rotates around the south celestial pole. With a total area of only 132 square degrees, it is one of the smallest constellations in the night sky. It ranks 79th in size among the 88 constellations. It is bordered by the constellations Apus, Carina, Mensa, Musca, Octans, and Volans. Only those with vivid imaginations can make a lizard out of the dim stars in this constellation.","There is no mythology associated with the Chameleon. The constellation is located so far south that it was not visible to the ancient Greeks or Romans. It represents a chameleon, a type of lizard with the ability to change colors. It is one of twelve constellations created by the Dutch astronomer Petrus Plancius based on observations made by Dutch navigators. It first appeared on a celestial globe published by Plancius in 1597. It was later included Johann Bayer’s star atlas in 1603. It was depicted as a chameleon sticking its tongue out to catch the fly represented by the neighboring constellation Musca."
+Circinus,Compass,"The constellation Circinus, the drawing compass, is located in the southern hemisphere of the sky. It is visible at latitudes south of 30 degrees from March through May. It is the fourth smallest constellation in the night sky, covering an area of only 93 square degrees. It is bordered by the constellations Centaurus, Musca, Apus, Triangulum Australe, Norma and Lupus.","There is no mythology associated with Circinus. It is one of the 14 southern constellations named by French astronomer Abbé Nicolas Louis de Lacaille after his trip to the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa in 1756. Its name means “the compass” in Latin. It was named for its shape, which resembles a drawing compass. Lacaille originally named it Le Compass and placed it next to Triangulum Australe and Norma, which he depicted as a surveyor's level, a compass, and a set square and ruler in a set of draftsman's instruments. It was given the name Circinus in 1763 when Lacaille published an updated sky map with Latin names for the constellations."
+Columba,Dove,"The constellation Columba, the dove, is located in the southern hemisphere of the sky. it is best seen in northern latitudes during February. It is visible at latitudes between 45 degrees and -90 degrees. It is a small constellation, covering an area of 270 square degrees. It is bordered by the constellations Caelum, Canis Major, Lepus, Pictor, and Puppis.","There is no mythology associated with Columba. It is one of 12 fairly recent constellations named by the Dutch astronomer Petrus Plancius based on observations by Dutch navigators. Plancius included it on his celestial globe in 1592. Plancius originally named the constellation Columba Noachi, which means Noah’s dove. It refers to the dove that brought an olive branch to Noah to show that the great flood was receding. In some other interpretations, the dove represents the bird the Argonauts sent out ahead to help them navigate the narrow passage at the mouth of the Black Sea. The German astronomer Johann Bayer included this constellation in his star atlas in 1603 and the name was eventually shortened to Columba."
+Coma Berenices,Berenice's Hair,"The constellation Coma Berenices, Berenice's hair, is visible in the northern hemisphere in spring and summer. It is visible at latitudes between 90 degrees and -70 degrees. It is a medium-sized constellation occupying 386 degrees of the sky. It ranks 42nd in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. It is bordered by the constellations Boötes, Canes Venatici, Leo, Ursa Major, and Virgo.","Coma Berenices was original considered part of the constellation Leo by the second century Greek astronomer Ptolemy. It originally represented the tuft at the end of the Lion’s tail. It remained there until the 16th century when the cartographer Caspar Vopel separated the stars out into a new constellation. The Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe included Coma Berenices in his star catalog which was published in 1602. It was named after Queen Berenice II, the wife of Ptolemy III of Egypt, whose beautiful long hair was given to Aphrodite as a gift. Aphrodite was so pleased by this gift that she placed it in the night sky. To this day the constellation is known as Berenice’s Hair."
+Corona Australis,Southern Crown,"The constellation Corona Australis, the southern crown, is located in the southern hemisphere of the sky. Known as the Southern Crown, it is visible from latitudes south of 44 degrees from May through July. It can best be seen in the northern hemisphere in August, although it is completely below the horizon at latitudes north of 50 degrees. It is a small constellation occupying 128 square degrees of the sky. It ranks 80th in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. It is bordered by Sagittarius to the north, Scorpius to the west, Telescopium to the south, and Ara to the southwest.","Corona Australis is one of the 48 constellations cataloged by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. Its name means “southern crown” in Latin. It is an ancient constellation with roots in many cultures. It has been represented as a turtle, an ostrich nest, and even a tent. To the ancient Greeks, it represented a wreath. It was also seen as a circlet of stars near the feet of the centaur represented by the constellation Sagittarius. It is sometimes associated with the myth of Dionysus. In this myth, the stars represent the crown the god placed in the sky after freeing his mother Semele from Hades. This myth is also sometimes associated with Corona Borealis, the constellation of the Northern Crown."
+Corona Borealis,Northern Crown,"The constellation Corona Borealis, the northern crown, is visible in the northern hemisphere in the spring and summer. It can be seen at latitudes between 90 degrees and -50 degrees. It is a small constellation covering 179 square degrees of the sky. It ranks 73rd in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. It is bordered by Boötes to the north and west, Serpens Caput to the south, and Hercules to the east.","Corona Borealis is one of the 48 constellations listed by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. Its name means “northern crown” in Latin. This is an ancient constellation that has its roots in many cultures. It has been depicted as a circle of elders, an eagle’s nest, and a bear’s den. In Celtic mythology, it was known as Caer Arianrhod, the Castle of Arianrhod. It represented the home of the Lady Arianrhod. In Greek mythology, it represented the crown that Ariadne, the daughter of King Minos of Crete, wore at her wedding. Her ball of thread helped Theseus defeat the Minotaur and find his way out of the labyrinth. Theseus gave her the crown when they married. The crown was created by the supreme goldsmith of the gods, Hephaestus."
+Corvus,Crow,"The constellation Corvus, the crow, is located in the southern hemisphere of the sky. It is visible in the Northern Hemisphere from January until May and is completely visible at latitudes between 60 degrees and -90 degrees. It is a small constellation, covering an area of only 184 degrees. It ranks 70th in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. It is bordered by Virgo to the north and east, Hydra to the south, and Crater to the west. The four brightest stars in this constellation form a square asterism known as the Sail, or the Spica’s Spanker, because two of the stars point the way to Spica, the brightest star in the constellation Virgo.","Corvus is one of the 48 constellations identified by the astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. Its name means “crow” in Latin. It is an ancient constellation that was known since the time of the Babylonians. They saw it as a raven, and it was sacred to Adad, the god of rain and storm. To the ancient Greeks, it was a crow sent by Apollo to fetch water. The raven wasted his time eating figs. After returning late, Apollo punished him by throwing him into the heavens. He was also condemned to endure eternal thirst. This is why the crow caws instead of singing like other birds."
+Crater,Cup,"The constellation Crater, the cup, is located in the southern hemisphere of the sky. It can best be seen in the northern hemisphere in April and is completely visible at latitudes between 65 degrees and -90 degrees. It is a small constellation covering an area of 282 square degrees. It ranks 53rd in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. It is bordered by the constellations Corvus, Hydra, Leo, Sextans, and Virgo. The shape of this constellation does indeed resemble a cup.","Crater is one of the 48 constellations identified by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. Its name means “the cup” in Latin. It represents the goblet of the Greek god Apollo and is usually depicted as a two-handed chalice. It is associated with the story of Apollo and his sacred bird, the crow, represented by the constellation Corvus. In the story, Apollo sends the crow to fetch some water with the cup. The crow gets distracted by a fig tree and spends a few days waiting for the figs to ripen. He finally brings the water-filled cup to Apollo along with a water snake as an excuse for being late. Apollo sees through his lies and in a fit of anger casts all three, the cup, the crow, and the snake, into the sky to become the constellations Crater, Corvus, and Hydra."
+Crux,Southern Cross,"The constellation Crux, the southern cross, is a constellation in the southern hemisphere of the sky. It is only visible from latitudes south of 27 degrees. It is completely below the horizon in most parts of the northern hemisphere. It is the smallest constellation in the night sky with a total area of only 68 square degrees. It is bordered by the constellations Centaurus on the east, north and west, and Musca to the south. Crux is one of the most familiar constellations in the southern hemisphere. It is an easy constellation to identify, due to its obvious cross shape and bright stars. Since the southern hemisphere does not have a bright star near its pole, Crux was used by sailors as a navigational aid. They would draw a line using the stars in the cross in order to determine the location of the south celestial pole, which is actually located in the constellation Ocatans.","Crux was considered to be part of the constellation Centaurus by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. The Greeks were able to see the celestial cross before it disappeared below the horizon due the procession of the Earth’s axis. Some linked the disappearance of the cross with the crucifixion of Christ. By the year 400, the stars were no longer visible from Europe. The Dutch astronomer Petrus Plancius was the first to separate the stars into their own constellation in 1592. The Southern Cross carried special significance for many cultures in the southern hemisphere. The ancient Inca knew the constellation as Chakana, which means “the stair”. The Mori called it Te Punga, which meant “the anchor.” To the ancient aboriginal people of Australia, it represented part of the head of the Emu in the Sky. It is represented on the Australian flag and on the flag of Brazil."
+Cygnus,Swan,"The constellation Cygnus, the swan, can be seen in the northern hemisphere between June and October. It is visible between latitudes 90 degrees and -40 degrees. It is a large constellation that fills 804 square degrees of the sky. This makes it the 16th largest constellation in the night sky. It is bordered by Cepheus, Draco, Lyra, Vulpecula, Pegasus, and Lacerta. The stars in this constellation form a large cross that is sometimes referred to as the Northern Cross. Deneb, the brightest star in Cygnus, forms a large triangle with two other stars, Altair in Aquila and Vega in Lyra. This prominent formation of bright stars is known as the Summer Triangle.","Cygnus is one of the constellations cataloged by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. The name means “the swan” in Latin. There are a number of mythological origins for this constellation. In one version, the swan is the musician Orpheus, who was killed by Achilles at the battle of troy. Upon his death, he was placed among the stars with his harp, Lyra. In another version, the swan was the pet of the Queen, Cassiopeia. In still another version, the god Zeus transformed himself into a swan to seduce the Spartan Queen Leda. She gave birth to the twins Castor and Pollux who are represented by the constellation Gemini."
+Delphinus,Porpoise,"The constellation Delphinus, the dolphin, is visible in late summer from the Northern Hemisphere. It can be seen at latitudes between 90 degrees and -70 degrees. It is a small constellation, occupying an area of only 189 square degrees. This ranks it 69th in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. This constellation is bordered by Aquarius, Aquila, Equuleus, Pegasus, Sagitta, and Vulpecula. It bears a remarkable resemblance to a dolphin leaping out of the water. Because of this shape, it is easy to recognize in the sky.","Delphinus is one of the 48 constellations cataloged by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. Its name means “the dolphin” in Latin. It is an old constellation with roots in many ancient cultures. The Chinese knew it as the Black Tortoise of the North. On the island of Pakapuka, it was called Te Toloa. The people of the Tuamotus islands called it Te Oru-o-tiki. In Greek mythology, it was believed to represent a dolphin that helped Poseidon locate the mermaid, Amphitrite, whom he wished to marry. As a reward, Poseidon placed the dolphin among the stars. In another version of the myth, the god Apollo placed the dolphin in the sky for saving the life of Arion, a musician from the island of Lesbos who was skilled with the Lyre. Apollo placed the dolphin next the constellation Lyra, which represented Arion’s Lyre."
+Dorado,Swordfish,"The constellation Dorado, the dolphinfish, is located in the southern hemisphere of the sky. It is visible from all latitudes south of 20 degrees north from November through January. It is a small constellation covering an area of 179 square degrees. It ranks 72nd in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. It is bordered by the constellations Caelum, Horologium, Hydrus, Mensa, Pictor, Reticulum, and Volans.","There is no mythology associated with Dorado. It is one of 12 constellations named by the Dutch astronomer Petrus Plancius based on observations by Dutch navigators. The name means “the dolphinfish” in Latin. It first appeared on a celestial globe published by Plancius in 1597. It was later included in Johann Bayer’s star atlas in 1603. The constellation is usually represented as a dolphinfish such as the Mahi-mahi. It is not in any way related to the marine mammal known as the dolphin. This constellation has also been represented as a goldfish and a swordfish, but the dolphinfish is the correct representation based on the name Dorado."
+Draco,Dragon,"The constellation Draco, the dragon, is a northern circumpolar constellation that is visible at latitudes between 90 degrees and -15 degrees. It is a large constellation covering 1,083 square degrees of the sky. This makes it the eighth largest constellation in the night sky. It is bordered by the constellations Boötes, Camelopardalis, Cepheus, Cygnus, Hercules, Lyra, Ursa Major, and Ursa Minor. Draco held special significance in the past. About 4,000 years ago, it was the location of the northern pole star, as Ursa Minor is today. Due to the Earth's wobble, or precession, the pole has now shifted to the star Polaris. Draco is also the origin point for the annual Draconids meteor shower.","Draco is one of the 48 constellations cataloged by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. Its name means “the dragon” in Latin. It was the guardian of the star that never moves, the celestial pole. In ancient times, the pole star was believed to be the doorway between the mortal world and eternity. In Greek mythology, the dragon was Laden, a monstrous beast with a hundred heads chosen by Hera to guard the golden apples of immortality. These apples grew in the garden Hesperides, beyond the River of Time in the land of death. Laden was slain by Hercules in the eleventh of his twelve labors. Draco is located very close to the celestial pole, which makes it circumpolar. This means is it visible throughout the night in the northern hemisphere. During the course of the year, it rotates upside down and back again."
+Equuleus,Little Horse,"The constellation Equuleus, the little horse, is visible in mid-September rising just before Pegasus. It can be seen throughout most of the northern and southern hemisphere at latitudes between 90 degrees and -80 degrees. It is an extremely small constellation. With an area of only 72 square degrees, it is the second smallest constellation in the night sky. It is bordered by Aquarius, Delphinus and Pegasus.","Equuleus is one of the 48 constellations cataloged by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. The name Equuleus is Latin for “little horse.” It is a very old constellation that has its roots in many cultures. In ancient China, the stars were part of a constellation known as the Black Tortoise of the North. In Greek mythology, it represents Cerleris, the brother of Pegasus, who was given to Castor by Mercury. In another myth it was Cyllarus, which was given to Pollux by Juno. Because the stars in Equuleus rise before Pegasus, it is sometimes called Equus Primus, or the First Horse."
+Eridanus,River,"The constellation Eridanus, the river, is located in the southern hemisphere of the sky. It is visible from latitudes south of 32 degrees from October through December. It is represented as a long, winding river that starts at the left foot of Orion in the north, sweeps south of Taurus, west to the edge of Cetus, and back east to Caelum. It eventually ends to the south, at the border with Hydrus. It is one of the 48 constellations described by Ptolemy in the second century. Eridanus is the sixth largest constellation, covering an area of 1,138 square degrees. It is also the second longest constellation in the night sky.","Eridanus is one of the 48 constellations first identified by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. It is associated with the story of Phaethon in Greek mythology. Phaethon was the son of the Sun god Helios and the Oceanid Clymene. Phaethon wanted to drive his father’s sky chariot, but was unable to control it. The chariot veered off course and scorched the heavens and the Earth. Zeus intervened and killed Phaethon with a thunderbolt. Eridanus was supposed to represent the wild path where Phaethon drove his father’s chariot. This constellation has also been associated with the Nile River in Egypt and the Po River in Italy. Eridanus is commonly depicted as a river flowing from the waters poured by Aquarius."
+Fornax,Furnace,"The constellation Fornax, the laboratory furnace, is located in the southern hemisphere of the sky. It can be seen in latitudes south of 50 degrees north from October through December. Fornax is a mid-sized constellation with a total area of 398 square degrees. At this size, it is the 41st largest constellation in the night sky. It is bordered by the constellations Cetus, Eridanus, Phoenix, and Sculptor.","Fornax is not associated with any mythology. The name means “furnace” in Latin. It is one of 14 constellations named by the French astronomer Nicolas Louis de Lacaille in 1756 after his trip to the Cape of Good Hope to study the southern night sky. Lacaille named this constellation in honor of his good friend Antoine Lavoisier, a French scientist and the father of modern chemistry. Lavoisier was later branded a traitor and guillotined during the French Revolution in 1794. Lacaille originally named the constellation Fornax Chemica, the chemical furnace, after the small solid fuel vessel used for heating chemical experiments. The name was later shortened to Fornax by the English astronomer Francis Bailey in 1845."
+Gemini,Twins,"The constellation Gemini, the twins, is visible in the northern hemisphere from November through April. It can be seen at latitudes between 90 degrees and -60 degrees. It is a medium-sized constellation that fills an area of 514 square degrees. It ranks 30th in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. It is bordered by Taurus to the west and Cancer to the east, with Auriga and Lynx to the north and Monoceros and Canis Minor to the south. It is one of the thirteen constellations of the zodiac. This means it lies along the path the Sun travels in the sky during the year.","Gemini is one of the 48 constellations first cataloged by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. Its name means “the twins” in Latin. It represents the twins Castor and Pollux, two Greek heroes who were among the men Jason led on his voyages on the Argo. According to myth, they were actually half-brothers and not really twins. They shared the same mother, Leda, but had different fathers. Castor's father was a king of Sparta called Tyndareus, while the father of Pollux was Zeus himself. In Babylonian times, the stars Castor and Pollux were known as the Great twins. They were named Meshlamtaea and Lugalirra, which meant “The One who has arisen from the Underworld” and the “Mighty King”."
+Grus,Crane,"The constellation Grus, the crane, is located in the southern hemisphere of the sky. It is visible at latitudes south of 33 degrees north from July through September. It is a relatively small constellation, covering an area of 366 square degrees. It ranks 45th in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. It is one of the constellations known as the “Southern Birds”, along with Pavo, Phoenix, and Tucana. It is bordered by Piscis Austrinus to the north, Sculptor to the northeast, Phoenix to the east, Tucana to the south, Indus to the southwest, and Microscopium to the west.","There is no mythology associated with the constellation Grus. It is one of twelve constellations identified by Petrus Plancius based on observations by Dutch navigators. Its name means “the crane” in Latin. It first appeared on a celestial globe created by Plancius in 1598 and was later included in Johann Bayer’s star atlas in 1603. In the early 17th century, the constellation was briefly known as Phoenicopterus, which is Latin for “the flamingo”. The name was eventually changed back to Grus."
+Hercules,Son of Zeus,"The constellation Hercules, the strongman, is best seen during the summer in the northern hemisphere. It is visible in the southern hemisphere from May until August at latitudes between 90 degrees and -50 degrees. It is a large constellation filling 1,225 square degrees of the sky. It the fifth largest constellation in the sky, but can be difficult to locate because of its dim stars. It can be found by looking between Draco and Ophiuchus. The constellation is bordered by Draco to the north; Boötes, Corona Borealis, and Serpens Caput to the east; Ophiuchus to the south; Aquila to the southwest; and Sagitta, Vulpecula, and Lyra to the west. Hercules contains a famous grouping of stars known as an asterism. Four stars form a square shape known as the Keystone. The Keystone represents the hero’s torso in the constellation.","Hercules is one of the 48 constellations listed by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. It is a very old constellation that was celebrated by a number of ancient cultures. The Sumerians associated the constellation with the hero Gilgamesh. In Greek mythology, it was named after the famous son of Zeus, who defeated the Nemean Lion, Leo, and the many-headed beast called Hydra. While fighting Hydra, Hercules also killed the little crab, Cancer. The Greeks called him Heracles, but the Romans changed his name to Hercules. He is usually depicted as kneeling with his right hand raised above his head holding a club."
+Horologium,Clock,"The constellation Horologium, the clock, is located in the southern hemisphere of the sky. It is visible from latitudes south of 23 degrees from October through December. It is a small constellation with a total area of only 249 square degrees. It ranks 58th in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. It is bordered by the constellations Eridanus, Hydrus, Reticulum, Dorado and Caelum.","Horologium is not associated with any ancient mythology. It was named by the French astronomer Nicolas Louis de Lacaille in 1752 after his trip to the Cape of Good Hope to study the southern night sky. Lacaille named this constellation to honor Christian Huygens, the inventor of the pendulum clock in 1656-57. It was originally called Horologium Oscillitorium, “the pendulum clock” but was later shortened to Horologium, “the clock.”"
+Hydra,Sea Serpent,"The constellation Hydra, the sea serpent, is best seen from the southern hemisphere, but can be observed in the north between January and May. It is visible at latitudes between 54 degrees and -83 degrees. It is the largest constellation in the night sky, covering an area of 1,303 square degrees. It is also one of the longest constellations with a length of over 100 degrees. Its southern end borders Libra and Centaurus and its northern end borders Cancer.","Hydra is one of the 48 constellations first listed by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. It is an ancient constellation with roots in many cultures. In Hindu mythology, it represented Ashlesha, one of the Nakshatras of Hindu astrology. The Chinese saw it as the Vermilion Bird and the Azure Dragon. In Greek mythology, it represents the water snake brought to the god Apollo by the crow, Corvus, as an excuse for being late from his errand to fetch water. It may also represent the hydra from the myth of Hercules and his twelve labors. The Hydra was a giant beast with the body of a dog and many snake-like heads. It was slain by Hercules on the second of his twelve labors for the king of Mycenae. As each head was cut off, two more would grow in its place. Hercules burned the roots of the heads to prevent them from growing back. This constellation was once much larger, but was later split into Sextans, Crater, Corvus, and a slightly smaller Hydra."
+Hydrus,Water Snake,"The constellation Hydrus, the southern water snake, is located in the southern hemisphere of the sky. It can be seen at latitudes south of 8 degrees from September through November. Hydrus is a small constellation, with a total area of only 243 square degrees in the night sky. This makes it the 61st constellation is size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. It is bordered by Mensa to the southeast, Eridanus to the east, Horologium and Reticulum to the northeast, Phoenix to the north, Tucana to the northwest and west, and Octans to the south. This constellation remains below the horizon for most observers in the Northern Hemisphere.","There is no mythology associated with Hydrus. The constellation is located so far south that it was not visible to the ancient Greeks or Romans. It was mapped by Dutch navigators and represents the sea snakes they would have encountered on their voyages. It first appeared on a celestial globe published by Dutch astronomer Petrus Plancius in 1597 and was one of twelve constellations included in Johann Bayer’s star atlas in 1603. It is often confused with Hydra, the much larger constellation farther north."
+Indus,Indian,"The constellation Indus, the Indian, is located in the southern hemisphere of the sky. It is completely visible at latitudes south of 15 degrees from July through September. It is a small constellation, filling 294 degrees of the sky. This ranks it 49th in size among the 88 constellation in the night sky. It is bordered by Grus, Microscopium, Octans, Pavo, Sagittarius, Telescopium and Tucana.","There are no myths associated with Indus. This southern constellation was one of 12 constellations created by the Dutch astronomer Petrus Plancius based on the observations of Dutch navigators in the 16th century. It was first depicted in Johann Bayer’s star atlas which was published in 1603. It was depicted as naked male figure holding arrows in both hands. It is believed to represent the indigenous people that explorers encountered during their travels to the East Indies, Madagascar, and southern Africa."
+Lacerta,Lizard,"The constellation Lacerta, the lizard, is located in the northern hemisphere of the sky. It is visible between latitudes of 90 degrees and -40 degrees. It is a very small constellation, occupying only 201 square degrees of the sky. It ranks 68th in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. It extends from the head of Cepheus to the foot of Perseus, between Cygnus and Andromeda. Lacerta’s brightest stars form a small W in the sky, similar to the constellation Cassiopeia. Because of this, it is sometimes referred to as “Little Cassiopeia.”","The name Lacerta is Latin for ""lizard"". There is no mythology associated with this constellation. It is one of seven constellations created by the Polish astronomer Johannes Hevelius in the 17th century. It was first introduced in a star atlas published by Hevelius in 1690. It was originally given the name Stellio after a type of lizard known as a stellion, but the name was later changed to Lacerta."
+Leo,Lion,"The constellation Leo, the lion, can be seen in the northern hemisphere in the spring. It is visible at latitudes between 90 degrees and -65 degrees. It is a large constellation covering an area of 947 square degrees. This makes it the 12th largest constellation in the night sky. It is bordered by the constellations Cancer, Coma Berenices, Crater, Hydra, Leo Minor, Lynx, Sextans, Ursa Major and Virgo. Leo is one of the thirteen constellations of the zodiac. This means it lies along the path the Sun travels in the sky during the year. It is easily recognizable in the night sky due to its many bright stars and distinctive shape.","Leo is one of the 48 constellation first identified by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. Its name means “lion” in Latin. It is one of the oldest constellations in the sky. The ancient Mesopotamians may have had a constellation similar to Leo as early as 4,000 BC. The Persians called it Shir, and the Babylonians knew it as the Great Lion. The ancient Egyptians worshiped Leo as the place where the Sun rose after creation. It appearance in the night sky coincided with the summer solstice and the flooding of the Nile river. In Greek mythology, it was named after the Nemean lion, which was killed by Hercules on the first of his twelve labors for the king of Mycenae. According to legend, the lion had a hide that could not be pierced by iron, bronze, or stone. Hercules strangled the great beast after unsuccessfully trying to reason with it."
+Leo Minor,Little Lion,"The constellation Leo Minor, the lion cub, is completely visible at latitudes north of -48 degrees from January through March. It is a small constellation occupying only 232 square degrees of the sky. It ranks 64th in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. It lies between the larger and more recognizable Ursa Major to the north and Leo to the south.","There are no myths associated with Leo Minor. It is a relatively new constellation created from a dark region of the sky. Ancient astronomers considered the region to be undefined with no distinct patterns. The stars in this area were originally considered to be part of the constellation Leo. It was the Polish astronomer Johannes Hevelius who first depicted Leo Minor as a separate constellation in his star atlas in 1687. It was one of ten new constellations in his new star atlas, Firmamentum Sobiescianum. In 1870, the English astronomer Richard Proctor attempted to rename the constellation to Leaena, the Lioness, in an attempt to shorten the name. But the new name was not widely accepted and the name Leo Minor exists to this day. It is the only constellation with no alpha star designation. This is due to an error when the constellation was cataloged."
+Lepus,Hare,"The constellation Lepus, the hare, is located in the southern hemisphere of the sky. It can be seen in the northern hemisphere in winter. It is visible at latitudes between 63 degrees and -90 degrees. Lepus is a small constellation occupying an area of 290 square degrees. It ranks 51st in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. It is bordered by the constellations Caelum, Canis Major, Columba, Eridanus, Monoceros and Orion.","Lepus is one of the 48 constellations identified by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. Is name means “the hare” in Latin. It is represented as a rabbit that is being hunted by Orion and his two hunting dogs, Canis Major and Canis Minor. The mythology behind Lepus is uncertain. It is, however, an ancient constellation known at least since the time of the Greeks. Lepus is sometimes confused with the constellation Lupus, the wolf."
+Libra,Balance,"The constellation Libra, the scales, is visible at latitudes between 65 degrees and -90 degrees. It is a medium-sized constellation occupying an area of 538 square degrees. It ranks 29th in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. It is bordered by the head of Serpens to the north, Virgo to the northwest, Hydra to the southwest, the corner of Centaurus to the southwest, Lupus to the south, Scorpius to the east and Ophiuchus to the northeast. It is one of the thirteen constellations of the zodiac. This means it lies along the path the Sun travels in the sky during the year. It is the only constellation of the zodiac that represents an object instead of an animal or a person from mythology.","Libra is one of the 48 constellations first cataloged by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. Its name means “the weighing scales” in Latin. It is usually depicted as the scales held by the Greek goddess of justice Astrea, which is represented by the neighboring constellation Virgo. Virgo is an ancient constellation with its roots in many early cultures. The ancient Babylonians saw it as the Balance of Heaven. In ancient Greece, it represented the claws of the scorpion, and was considered to be part of the constellation Scorpius. In ancient Egypt the three brightest stars formed a constellation that was viewed as a boat. To the early Romans, it was the golden chariot of Pluto, god of the Underworld. It eventually came to be associated with the scales. Today it is seen as a universal symbol of balance, harmony, and justice."
+Lupus,Wolf,"The constellation Lupus, the wolf, is located in the southern hemisphere of the sky. It is best seen in the northern hemisphere in June and is completely visible at latitudes between 35 degrees and -90 degrees. Lupus is a mid-sized constellation filling 334 square degrees of the sky. It ranks 46th in size among the 88 constellations of the night sky. It is bordered by the constellations Hydra, Scorpius, Norma, Circinus, Libra, and Centaurus. It is sometimes confused with the constellation Lepus, the rabbit.","Lupus is one of the 48 constellations first identified by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. Its name means “the wolf” in Latin. Even though it is one of the older constellations, it is not associated with any mythology. The stars that make up this constellation were originally part of the constellation Centaurus. They represented an animal that had been killed by the centaur. The stars of Lupus was separated from Centaurus by the Greek astronomer Hipparchus in the third century BC. No particular animal was associated with it at the time. The ancient Greeks knew it as Therium, a wild animal. The Romans called it Bestia, the beast. A later Latin translation of Ptolemy’s work finally identified it as a wolf."
+Lynx,Lynx,"The constellation Lynx, the lynx, can be seen in the northern hemisphere in February. It is visible at latitudes between 90 degrees and -55 degrees. It is a medium-sized constellation that covers an area of 545 square degrees. It ranks 28th in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. It is bordered by Camelopardalis to the north, Auriga to the west, Gemini to the southwest, Cancer to the south, Leo to the east and Ursa Major to the northeast.","Lynx was created by the Polish astronomer Johannes Hevelius in the 17th century to fill a large gap between the constellations Auriga and Ursa Major. It was named Lynx because the stars were so dim one would have to have the eyes of a lynx to see them. Lynx appears as a dim, bumpy line running just north of Leo and Cancer. It is not known if Hevelius intended to associate any mythology with the constellation, but there is one story that could be linked to the name. A sailor named Lynceus, who sailed with Jason and the Argonauts, was said to have extremely keen eyesight. It was even said he could see things underground. He was part of the expedition to recover the legendary Golden Fleece."
+Lyra,Lyre,"The constellation Lyra, the lyre, is best seen from June through October in the northern hemisphere. It is visible between latitudes 90 degrees and -40 degrees. It is a small constellation, covering an area of 286 degrees of the sky. It ranks 52nd in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. It is bordered by Vulpecula to the south, Hercules to the east, Draco to the north, and Cygnus to the west. Vega, the brightest star in Lyra, forms a large triangle with two other stars, Altair in Aquila and Deneb in Cygnus. This prominent formation of bright stars is known as the Summer Triangle. Lyra is also the origin point for the annual Lyrids meteor shower which occurs every year in April.","Lyra is one of the 48 constellations listed by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. It represents the lyre, a musical instrument with strings that resembles a harp. It is associated with the myth of the Greek musician Orpheus. The lyre was invented by Hermes as a gift to his half-brother Apollo, who gave it to Orpheus, the musician of the Argonauts. Orpheus was so gifted with his music that even inanimate objects such as trees, streams, and rocks could be charmed. After his death, his lyre was thrown into a river. Zeus sent an eagle to retrieve it and both Orpheus and the Lyre were placed in the heavens as constellations."
+Mensa,Table Mountain,"The constellation Mensa, the table mountain, is located in the southern hemisphere of the sky. It is the second southernmost constellation and cannot be seen in most of the northern hemisphere. It is visible at latitudes south of 5 degrees from May through July. It can best be seen in northern latitudes in January. It is a small constellation that covers an area of only 153 square degrees. It ranks 75th in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. It is bordered by Dorado to the north, Hydrus to the northwest and west, Octans to the south, Chamaeleon to the east, and Volans to the northeast.","There are no myths associated with Mensa. It is one of 14 southern constellations named by the French astronomer Abbé Nicolas Louis de Lacaille in the 18th century. The name means “the table” in Latin. Lacaille named it to commemorate the table mountain near his observatory in Cape Town, South Africa. Lacaille originally named the constellation Montagne de la Table on his planisphere in 1756. He later Latinized it to Mons Mensae for the second edition in 1763. The name was later shortened to Mensa by British astronomer Francis Baily at the suggestion of John Herschel. The constellation is depicted as a mountain with a flattened top."
+Microscopium,Microscope,"The constellation Microscopium, the microscope, is located in the southern hemisphere of the sky. It is visible at latitudes south of 45 degrees between July and September. It is a small constellation, occupying only 210 square degrees of the sky. This ranks it 66th in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. It is bordered by Capricornus to the north, Piscis Austrinus and Grus to the west, Sagittarius to the east, and Indus to the south, touching on Telescopium to the southeast.",There is no mythology associated with Microscopium. It was named by Abbé Nicolas Louis de Lacaille to honor the invention of the microscope. It is one of several constellations named by Lacaille for scientific instruments after his trip to the Cape of Good Hope to study the southern night sky. It was named after an early type of compound microscope that was used in the 18th century. Lacaille described the constellation as “a tube above a square box.”
+Monoceros,Unicorn,"The constellation Monoceros, the unicorn, is visible in the northern hemisphere in winter. It is visible at latitudes between 75 degrees and -90 degrees. It is a medium-sized constellation covering an area of 482 square degrees. It ranks 35th in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. It is bordered by Orion to the west, Gemini to the north, Canis Major to the south and Hydra to the east.","There are no myths associated with Monoceros. It is one of 12 constellations named by the Dutch astronomer Petrus Plancius based on observations by Dutch navigators. Plancius included it on a celestial globe in 1612. He originally called it Monoceros Unicornis. It was created to fill a large gap between the constellations Orion and Hydra. The German astronomer Jakob Bartsch named it Unicornu in his star chart published in 1624. It represents a classic unicorn, a horse with a single horn protruding from its forehead. The faint stars of Monoceros make its shape difficult to discern. It is often overlooked since it is surrounded on all sides by the much brighter constellations Orion, Canis Major, Canis Minor, and Gemini."
+Musca,Fly,"The constellation Musca, the fly, is located in the southern hemisphere of the sky. It is completely visible in latitudes south of 15 degrees between February and April. It is a small constellation covering an area of only 138 square degrees. This ranks it 77th in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. It is bordered by Crux to the north, Carina to the west, Chamaeleon to the south, Apus and Circinus to the east and Centaurus to the northeast. It can be found just south of the Southern Cross.","There are no myths associated with Musca. It is one of 12 constellations created by the Dutch astronomer Petrus Plancius based on observations from Dutch navigators. It was named for its shape, which resembles that of a housefly. Musca was first depicted in Johann Bayer’s star atlas in 1603. It was originally called De Vlieghe, which is Dutch for “the fly.” It has since had many names. Johann Bayer listed it as Apis, the Bee in his star catalog. French astronomer Nicolas Louis de Lacaille called it la Mouche. It was later changed to Musca Australis, the Southern Fly, and was eventually shortened to Musca as we know it today."
+Norma,Carpenter's Level,"The constellation Norma, the carpenter's square, is located in the southern hemisphere of the sky. It is completely visible at latitudes south of 30 degrees from April through June. It is a small constellation, occupying only 165 square degrees of the sky. This ranks it 74th in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. It is bordered by Scorpius to the north, Lupus to the northwest, Circinus to the west, Triangulum Australe to the south and Ara to the east.","There are no myths associated with the constellation Norma. It is one of the 14 southern constellations named by Abbé Nicolas Louis de Lacaille in the 18th century. It represents a carpenter's tool called a square, or a level. Lacaille originally called it l’Equerre et la Regle, which meant ""the Square and the Rule"". The name was later Latinized to Norma et Regula and eventually shortened to Norma. The constellation has also been reduced in size since its discovery. The stars that were originally Alpha and Beta now belong to the constellation Scorpius."
+Octans,Octant,"The constellation Octans, the octant, is located in the southern hemisphere of the sky. It is only visible at latitudes south of the equator. It is circumpolar which means it is visible all night long. It is a small constellation with a total area of only 291 square degrees. This ranks it 50th in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. Octans is bordered by the constellations Apus, Chamaeleon, Hydrus, Indus, Mensa, Pavo and Tucana. It also contains the South Celestial Pole.","There is no mythology associated with the constellation Octans. It is one of 14 constellations named by the French astronomer Nicolas Louis de Lacaille in 1752 after his trip to the Cape of Good Hope to study the southern night sky. It is named after the octant, a navigational tool that was the precursor to the modern day sextant. Octans was originally named de Reflexion"", which was French for “the reflecting octant”. It eventually became known as Octans Hadleianus after John Gadkey, the English mathematician who invented the octant in 1730."
+Ophiuchus,Holder of Serpent,"The constellation Ophiuchus, the snake bearer, is best seen in summer in the northern hemisphere and winter in the southern hemisphere. It is completely visible at latitudes between 80 degrees and -80 degrees. It is a large constellation covering 948 square degrees of the sky. This makes it the 11th largest constellation in the night sky. It is located between Aquila, Serpens and Hercules, northwest of the center of the Milky Way. The southern part lies between Scorpius to the west and Sagittarius to the east. It is one of the thirteen constellations of the zodiac. This means it lies along the path the Sun travels in the sky during the year. When the Babylonians invented the Zodiac about 300 years ago, it only contained 12 constellations. Because of the procession of the Earth's axis, the Sun now passes through Ophiuchus each year in December, making it a new member of the Zodiac by definition.","Ophiuchus is one of the 48 constellations listed by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. It is an ancient constellation that has been known by many ancient cultures. The Babylonians knew it as the serpent-god Nirah. The ancient Greeks identified it as the god Apollo struggling with the giant snake that guarded the Oracle of Delphi. It is frequently associated with the Greek figure Asclepius, son of the god Apollo, who was said to be able to bring people back from the dead. Serpents were always associated with physicians, and this has given rise to the modern symbol for medicine. Ophiuchus is commonly depicted as a man holding a snake, represented by the nearby constellation Serpens."
+Orion,Hunter,"The constellation Orion, the great hunter, is visible from October through March in both hemispheres. It can be seen at latitudes between 85 degrees and -75 degrees. It is a large constellation filling an area 594 square degrees. It ranks 26th in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. It is bordered by Taurus to the northwest, Eridanus to the southwest, Lepus to the south, Monoceros to the east, and Gemini to the northeast. It is without a doubt one of the brightest and most beautiful constellations in the winter sky. Its bright stars form an hourglass shape that can be seen even in urban areas with moderate amounts of light pollution. It contains an asterism of three stars in a straight line known as Orion’s Belt. This is one of the most recognizable groupings of stars in the night sky.","Orion is one of the 48 constellations first cataloged by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. It was named after the hero of Greek mythology who was killed by Scorpius, the scorpion. It is one of the oldest constellations with roots in many ancient cultures. It has been depicted on ivory carvings that are believed to have been fashioned over 32,000 years ago. The ancient Babylonians saw it as the Heavenly Shepherd. To the Egyptians, it represented a god called Sah. In Greek mythology, the stars represent the great hunter Orion. He was the son of the sea god Poseidon and Euryale, the daughter of King Minos of Crete. Orion boasted that he would kill every animal on Earth. This angered the goddess Gaia so she sent a scorpion to kill him. The gods felt sorry for Orion, so they put him and his dogs in the sky as constellations, along with all of the animals he hunted. Scorpius, the scorpion, was placed on the opposite side of the sky so that Orion would never be hurt by it again. To this day, Orion is never seen in the sky at the same time as Scorpius."
+Pavo,Peacock,"The constellation Pavo, the peacock, is located in the southern hemisphere of the sky. It is visible at latitudes south of 30 degrees from June through August. It is a relatively small constellation, covering 378 degrees of the sky. This ranks it 44th in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. It is bordered by Telescopium to the north, Apus and Ara to the west, Octans to the south, and Indus to the east and northeast. It is one of the constellations known as the “Southern Birds”, along with Grus, Phoenix, and Tucana.","This southern constellation was one of 12 constellations created by the Dutch astronomer Petrus Plancius based on the observations of Dutch navigators in the 16th century. It was first depicted in Johann Bayer’s star atlas which was published in 1603. The name Pavo is Latin for “peacock”. It is believed to represent the Java green peacock that was encountered by Dutch navigators on their journey to the East Indies. In Greek mythology, the peacock was Hera’s sacred bird. Her chariot was drawn through the air by peacocks. The eyes on the peacock’s feathers are associated with the mythological giant, Argus. Argus was an all-seeing primordial giant with 100 eyes. When Argus was killed by Hermes, Hera put its many eyes on the tail of her peacock."
+Pegasus,Winged Horse,"The constellation Pegasus, the winged horse, is visible from August through December. It can be seen between latitudes 90 degrees and -60 degrees. It is a large constellation, occupying 1,121 square degrees of the sky. This makes it the seventh largest constellation in the night sky. It is bordered by Andromeda to the north and east, Lacerta to the north, Cygnus to the northwest, Vulpecula, Delphinus and Equuleus to the west, Aquarius to the south and Pisces to the south and east.","Pegasus is one of the 48 constellations listed by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. It represents the famous winged horse in Greek mythology. Curiously, the constellation Pegasus only represents the top half of the horse. In some depictions, the horse is shown rising out of the water. Pegasus was a white winged horse born from the blood of the gorgon Medusa after she was beheaded by Perseus. He served the god Zeus as the carrier of his lightning bolts. Zeus eventually placed the horse among the stars as a constellation."
+Perseus,Hero,"The constellation Perseus, the hero, can be seen in late summer and autumn in the northern hemisphere. It is visible at latitudes between 90 degrees and -35 degrees. Perseus is a mid-sized constellation with a total area of 615 square degrees. This makes it the 24th largest constellation in the night sky. It is bordered by Aries and Taurus to the south, Auriga to the east, Camelopardalis and Cassiopeia to the north, and Andromeda and Triangulum to the west. It is also the origin point for the annual Perseid meteor shower.","Perseus was first cataloged in the second century by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy. It is named after the legendary hero who rescued Andromeda from the sea monster, Cetus. Perseus was the son of Danaë, who was the daughter of King Acrisius. His father was the god Zeus. Perseus was sent by King Polydectes to slay the evil gorgon sister Medusa, whose gaze could turn anyone who looked at her into stone. Perseus slew Medusa in her sleep and collected her head in a bag. On his way back home, he spotted the princess Andromeda chained to a rock. She was to be sacrificed to the sea monster Cetus. Perseus used the head of Medusa to turn the monster into stone. Perseus and Andromeda fell in love and were both placed among the stars."
+Phoenix,Phoenix,"The constellation Phoenix, the phoenix, is located in the southern hemisphere of the sky. It is completely visible in latitudes south of 32 degrees from September through November, all though it is very low in the sky for anyone north of 40 degrees. It is a medium-sized constellation occupying an area of 469 square degrees. This makes it the 37th largest constellation in the night sky. It is bordered by Fornax and Sculptor to the north, Grus to the west, Tucana to the south, touching on the corner of Hydrus to the south, and Eridanus to the east and southeast. It is one of four constellations known as the “Southern Birds,” along with Grus, Pavo, and Tucana.","There are no mythological origins to the constellation Phoenix. It is the largest of twelve constellations listed by astronomer Petrus Plancius based on the observations of Dutch navigators. It first appeared on a celestial globe published by Plancius in 1597. It was later included in Johann Bayer’s star atlas published in 1603. The constellation represents the legendary bird that would be consumed by fire and then emerge from the flames reborn. The phoenix was believed to resemble an eagle with purple, gold, and red feathers. It would live for 500 years and then burst into flames and die in the fire. A new bird would then emerge from the ashes of the old."
+Pictor,Easel,"The constellation Pictor, the painter's easel, is located in the southern hemisphere of the sky. It is completely visible in latitudes south of 26 degrees north from November through January. It is best seen at northern latitudes in February. It is a small constellation covering an area of 247 square degrees. It ranks 59th in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. It is bordered by Columba to the north, Puppis and Carina to the east, Caelum to the northwest, Dorado to the southwest and Volans to the south.","Pictor is not associated with any mythology. It is one of 14 southern constellations named by Abbé Nicolas Louis de Lacaille during his trip to the Cape of Good Hope in southern Africa. Its name means “painter” in Latin, but it was actually named for a painter’s easel. Lacaille originally named the constellation ""Le Chevalet et la Palette"" in 1756, which means ""The Painter's Easel and Palette"". Its shape resembles that of a painting easel. He changed the name to Equuleus Pictoris on his planishpere in 1763. The name was later shortened to Pictor by the English astronomer Francis Baily based on a suggestion by John Herschel."
+Pisces,Fishes,"The constellation Pisces, the fishes, is visible in the sky between October and December in the northern hemisphere. It Can be seen at latitudes between 90 degrees and -65 degrees. It is a large constellation, occupying 889 square degrees. This makes it the 14th largest constellation in the night sky. It lies between Aquarius to the west and Aries to the east and is just south of Pegasus. Pisces is one of the thirteen constellations of the zodiac. This means that it lies along the path the Sun travels in the sky during the year. The March equinox is currently located in Pisces. However, due to procession of the earth's axis, it is slowly drifting towards Aquarius.","The word Pisces is the Latin plural for “fish”. It is one of the constellations first cataloged by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. The constellation is represented as a pair of fish facing in opposite directions, connected at the tail by a common star. In ancient times, the two fish were shown swimming together. In Greek mythology, the two fish represent the goddess Aphrodite and her son Eros. It was believed that they transformed into fish in order to escape the monster Typhon. Typhon was sent by Gaia, the Earth mother, to defeat the gods. Pan saw the monster coming and turned himself into a goat-fish and jumped into the river Euphrates to escape. He became the constellation Capricornus. Aphrodite and Eros then jumped into the river to escape the monster and were then transformed into the two fish."
+Piscis Austrinus,Southern Fish,"The constellation Piscis Austrinus, the southern fish, is located in the southern hemisphere of the sky. It is visible at latitudes south of 53 degrees north from July through September. It is a small constellation, occupying only 245 square degrees of the sky. This ranks it 60th in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. It is bordered by Capricornus to the northwest, Microscopium to the southwest, Grus to the south, Sculptor to the east, Aquarius to the north.","Piscis Austrinus is one of the 48 constellations cataloged in the second century by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy. Its name means “southern fish.” It is sometimes also referred to Piscis Austalis. Until the 20th century it was known as Piscis Notius. In the 16th century, the Dutch astronomer Petrus Plancius removed some of the stars to form the constellation Grus. Piscis Austrinus has been seen as a constellation since ancient Babylonian times. The Babylonians knew it simply as the Fish. In Greek mythology, it was known as the Great Fish and was portrayed as drinking the water that was being poured out by Aquarius. The two fish in the constellation Pisces were said to be offspring of the Great Fish. In Egyptian mythology, the fish saved the life of the goddess Isis. She showed her gratitude by placing the fish in the heavens as a constellation."
+Puppis,Stern of Argonauts' Ship,"The constellation Puppis, the stern, is located in the southern hemisphere of the sky. It can be seen from January through May and is visible at latitudes between 40 degrees and -90 degrees. It is a medium-sized constellation with a total area of 673 degrees. It ranks 20th in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. It is bordered by the constellations Carina, Canis Major, Columba, Hydra, Monoceros, Pictor, Pyxis and Vela.","Puppis was once part of a larger constellation called Argo Navis. This large constellation represented the ship that Jason and the Argonauts sailed on their voyage to find the legendary golden fleece. Argo Navis was one of the 48 constellations first listed by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. This constellation was later divided by the French astronomer Nicolas Louis de Lacaille into three smaller parts. Puppis became the Stern, Carina the Keel, and Vela the Sails. These three smaller constellations were added to the official list of modern constellations in the early 20th century by the International Astronomical Union (IAU)."
+Pyxis,Compass of Argonauts' Ship,"The constellation Pyxis, the compass, is located in the southern hemisphere of the sky. It is completely visible at latitudes south of 530 degrees from January through March. It is a small constellation covering 221 square degrees of the sky. It ranks 65th in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. It is bordered by Hydra to the north, Puppis to the west, Vela to the south, and Antlia to the east.","Pyxis is one of 14 southern constellations created by the French astronomer Abbé Nicolas Louis de Lacaille in the 1752 during his trip to the Cape of Good Hope to study the southern sky. He named it la Boussole. It was later Latinized to Pixis Nautica and eventually shortened to Pyxis. It represents a magnetic compass used by navigators. It should not be confused with Circinus, which represents a draftsman’s drawing compass. It lies near the three constellations that were once part of a larger group known as Argo Navis, the ship of Jason and the Argonauts. The four main stars of Pyxis were once part of the ship’s mast. In 1844 English astronomer John Herschel suggested renaming Pyxis as Malus, the Mast, but the new name was never accepted."
+Reticulum,Net,"The constellation Reticulum, the reticle, is located in the southern hemisphere of the sky. It is completely visible at latitudes south of 23 degrees north from October through December. It is best seen in northern latitudes in January. It is a very small constellation filling an area of only 114 square degrees. This makes it the seventh smallest constellation in the night sky. It is bordered by the constellations Dorado, Horologium and Hydrus.",There are no myths associated with Reticulum. It is one of 14 southern constellations named by the French astronomer Abbé Nicolas Louis de Lacaille in the 18th century. Its name means “the reticle” in Latin. It represents a small net of corsshairs on the eyepiece of a telescope that is used to measure the positions of stars. The constellation was originally introduced by the German astronomer Isaac Habrecht II on a celestial globe he published in 1621. He originally named the constellation Rhombus. Lacaille renamed it to le Réticule Rhomboide to commemorate the reticle in his telescope eyepiece. The name was later Latinized to Reticulum when Lacaille published his star catalog.
+Sagitta,Arrow,"The constellation Sagitta, the arrow, can be seen in late summer in the northern hemisphere. It is visible between latitudes 90 degrees and -70 degrees. It is an extremely small constellation, filling only 80 square degrees of the sky. This makes it the third smallest constellation in the night sky. It is bordered by Vulpecula to the north, Hercules to the west, Aquila to the south, and Delphinus to the east.","Sagitta is one of the 48 constellations first cataloged by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. Its name is Latin for “arrow”. There are a number of Greek myths associated with this constellation. In one, it represented the arrow Hercules used to kill the eagle that Zeus sent to chew on Prometheus’ liver. In this version, the eagle is represented by the constellation Aquila. In another myth, it may represent the arrow that Apollo used to kill the Cyclopes. In still another myth it represents the arrow of Eros which made Zeus fall in love with Ganymede. In this version, the eagle guards the arrow in the sky."
+Sagittarius,Archer,"The constellation Sagittarius, the archer, is located in the southern hemisphere of the sky. It can be seen in the summer in the northern hemisphere as far north as 55 degrees and in winter in the southern hemisphere. It is one of the largest southern constellations and is easy to recognizable due to an asterism, or grouping of stars, that form a teacup shape. It is a large constellation covering an area of 867 square degrees of the sky. This makes it the 15th largest constellation in the night sky. It lies between Scorpius and Ophiuchus to the west and Capricornus to the east. It is also one of the thirteen constellations of the zodiac. This means it lies along the path the Sun travels in the sky during the year.","Sagittarius is one of the 48 constellations first cataloged by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. It is usually depicted as a centaur pulling back on a bow. This ancient constellation is believed to have originated with the Babylonians. He was their god of War, and he stands with his bow aimed at the heart of Scorpius, the scorpion. In Greek mythology, Sagittarius represents a half horse and half man creature known as a centaur. There are many conflicting myths to explain the origin of this centaur so his exact identity is not known. Some legends say that he was placed in the heavens to guide the Argonauts in their travels."
+Scorpius,Scorpion,"The constellation Scorpius, the scorpion, is located in the southern hemisphere of the sky. It can be seen in summer from the northern hemisphere, but is low in the sky and is best seen from the southern hemisphere or southern United States. It is visible at latitudes between 40 degrees and -90 degrees. It lies between Libra to the west and Sagittarius to the east. It is a medium-sized constellation that occupies 497 square degrees of the sky. It ranks 33rd in size among the 88 constellations of the night sky. Scorpius is easy to find due to its distinct ""J"" shape, also described as a fishhook. It is one of the thirteen constellations of the zodiac. This means it lies along the path the Sun travels in the sky during the year.","Scorpius is one of the 48 constellations identified by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. It is an ancient constellation that pre-dated the Greeks. The Sumerians called it GIT-TAB, which means “the scorpion.” In Greek mythology, it represented the scorpion sent by a jealous Artemis to slay Orion. It was this scorpion's sting that caused Orion's death. In another version, it was the Earth that sent the scorpion to kill Orion after he bragged about being able to kill any wild beast. The scorpion still chases Orion across the heavens, but will never catch him because it rises in the East after Orion has set in the West."
+Sculptor,Sculptor's Tools,"The constellation Sculptor, the sculptor's workshop, is located in the southern hemisphere of the sky. It is completely visible at latitudes south of 50 degrees from August through October. It is a medium-sized constellation, covering 475 square degrees of the sky. This ranks it 36 in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. It is bordered by Aquarius and Cetus to the north, Fornax to the east, Phoenix to the south, Grus to the southwest, and Piscis Austrinus to the west.","There is no mythology associated with Sculptor. It is one of the southern constellations named by Nicolas Louis de Lacaille during his stay at the Cape of Good Hope between 1751 and 1752. Lacaille originally named it Apparatus Sculptoris, which means “the sculptor’s studio.” It was depicted as a carved head lying on a table with a sculptor’s mallet and chisels. The constellation’s name was later shortened to Sculptor at the suggestion of astronomer John Herschel."
+Scutum,Shield,"The constellation Scutum, the shield, is located in the southern hemisphere of the sky. It is visible at latitudes south of 74 degrees from June through August. It is a small constellation, occupying only 109 square degrees. This makes It the 5th smallest constellation in the night sky. It is bordered by the constellations Aquila, Sagittarius and Serpens Cauda.","There are no myths associated with Scutum. The name means “shield” in Latin. It was introduced by Polish astronomer Johannes Hevelius in 1690. It was originally named Scutum Sobiescianum, or Shield of Sobieski, and was drawn as the coat of arms of John Sobieskii, king of Poland, in honor of his victory against the Turks in 1683. As the Turkish army marched on Vienna in 1683, they were turned back at the gates of the city. Seven years later, Scutum was created in honor of the king. The constellation first appeared in the scientific journal Acta Eruditorum in August 1684. The name was eventually shortened to Scutum, the shield."
+Serpens,Serpent,"The constellation Serpens, the serpent, is best seen in the summer from the northern hemisphere. It is visible at latitudes between 80 degrees and -80 degrees. It is a mid-sized constellation with a total area of 637 square degrees. This ranks it 23rd in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. Although this is officially one constellation, it is actually split into two distinct, disjoint areas of the sky. It is divided by the constellation Ophiuchus, the Serpent Bearer, who holds the serpent in his hands. These two areas are known as Serpens Caput (the head of the serpent) and Serpens Cauda (the tail of the serpent). This is the only constellation that is split in this fashion.","Serpens is one of the 48 constellations first listed by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. Its name means “the serpent” in Latin. It is an ancient constellation that dates back to Babylonian times. It was one of two snake constellations at the time. In Greek mythology, Serpens represents a snake held by the healer Asclepius, which is represented by the constellation Ophiuchus. Asclepius was the son of the god Apollo and was said to be able to bring people back to life. He once killed a snake and saw it brought back to life by an herb that was placed on it by another snake."
+Sextans,Sextant,"The constellation Sextans, the sextant, is best seen from the southern hemisphere from January through May and is completely visible at latitudes between 80 degrees and -90 degrees. It is a mid-sized constellation covering an area of 314 square degrees. It ranks 47th in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. It is located near the celestial equator and is bordered by the constellations Crater, Hydra and Leo. It is a dim constellation that can be challenging to find even under ideal conditions.","There are no myths associated with Sextans. It was introduced by the Polish astronomer Johannes Hevelius in 1687. Its name is Latin for the astronomical sextant, an instrument made by Hevelius to help measure the positions of the stars. The constellation was originally named Sextans Uraniae after the instrument he used until it was destroyed by a fire in his observatory in 1679. Hevelius preferred the sextant instead of the telescope when making his observations of the stars."
+Taurus,Bull,"The constellation Taurus, the bull, can be seen during the winter and the early spring in the northern hemisphere. It is visible at latitudes between 90 degrees and -65 degrees. It is a large constellation covering an area of 797 square degrees. It ranks 17th in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. It is bordered by Aries to the west, Gemini to the east, Perseus and Auriga to the north, Orion to the southeast, Eridanus to the south, and Cetus to the southwest. It is one of the thirteen constellations of the zodiac. This means it lies along the path the Sun travels in the sky during the year. Taurus is one of the more recognizable constellations in the sky. The V-shape of the horns in very easy to find and can be seen even in urban areas with light pollution.","Taurus is one of the 48 constellations cataloged by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. Its name means “bull” in Latin. It is an ancient constellation dating back to the Bronze Age, where it marked the location of the Sun during the spring equinox. Its importance to agriculture influenced the mythology of many ancient civilizations including Sumer, Assyria, Babylon, Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Depictions of the constellation have been found in cave paintings dating back to 15,000 BC. In Greek mythology it is believed to represent the story of Europa and the bull. The story tells of Europa, daughter of Agenor, who was King of Phoenica. One day Europa saw a majestic white bull grazing near her father's herd. The bull was actually Zeus in disguise. After allowing Europa to climb on its back, the bull whisked her off to Crete where he made her his mistress."
+Telescopium,Telescope,"The constellation Telescopium, the telescope, is located in the southern hemisphere of the sky. It is completely visible in latitudes south of 33 degrees from June through August. It is a small constellation, covering 252 square degrees of the sky. It ranks 57th in size among the 88 constellation in the night sky. It is bordered by Sagittarius and Corona Australis to the north, Ara to the west, Pavo to the south, and Indus to the east, cornering on Microscopium to the northeast.","There is no mythology associated with Telescopium. It is one of the 14 southern constellations named by Abbé Nicolas Louis de Lacaille in the 18th century. It was named to honor the invention of one of the most important pieces of equipment in astronomy, the telescope. Lacaille mapped the constellation during his trip to the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa in 1751-1752. It represents an aerial telescope, a type of refracting telescope that was popular at the time. This constellation was originally much larger but was later reduced in size by astronomers Francis Baily and Benjamin Gould."
+Triangulum,Triangle,"The constellation Triangulum, the triangle, is completely visible at latitudes north of -53 degrees from March through May. It is a small constellation, occupying only 132 square degrees. This constellation ranks 78th in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. It is bordered by Andromeda to the north and west, Pisces to the west and south, Aries to the south, and Perseus to the east.","Traingulum is one of the original 48 constellations first drawn by second century Greek astronomer Ptolemy. The name Triangulum is Latin for “triangle.” There is no mythology associated with this constellation. All of its historic names have been derived from its shape. In ancient times, its distinctive shape of three stars was called Deltoton because it resembled the Greek letter delta. To the ancient Egyptians, it represented the delta of the river Nile. The ancient Romans called it Sicilia because it reminded them of the island of Sicily."
+Triangulum Australe,Southern Triangle,"The constellation Triangulum Australe, the southern triangle, is located in the southern hemisphere of the sky. It is completely visible at latitudes south of 20 degrees from April through June. It is a small constellation filling only 110 square degrees of the sky. This makes it the sixth smallest constellation in the night sky. The three bright stars that form the triangle have been called the ""Three Patriarchs,” Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. They are so recognizable that they can be used to locate other neighboring constellations such as Apus in the south, Norma in the north, Circinus and Centaurus in the west, and Ara and Pavo to the east.",There is no mythology associated with Triangulum Australe. It is the smallest of the12 constellations named by the Dutch astronomer Petrus Plancius to fill in the blanks in the southern sky. It was first depicted in Johan Bayer’s star atlas in 1603. It was originally called Triangulum Antarticus. The French astronomer Nicolas Louis de Lacaille called it le Triangle Austral ou le Niveau on his planisphere in 1756. It was described as a surveyor’s level. It was one of several constellations that represented surveyor’s tools. It was later described by astronomer Johann Bode as a level and given the name le Triangle Austral ou le Niveau.
+Tucana,Toucan,"The constellation Tucana, the toucan, is located in the southern hemisphere of the sky. It is visible at latitudes south of 15 degrees between August and October. It is completely below the horizon for anyone north of 30 degrees. It is a small constellation, occupying an area of 295 square degrees. This ranks it 48th in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. It is bordered by Hydrus to the east, Grus and Phoenix to the north, Indus to the west and Octans to the south. It is one of four constellations known as the “Southern Birds,” along with Grus, Pavo, and Phoenix.","There is no mythology surrounding the constellation Tucana. It was one of twelve constellations introduced by Dutch astronomer Petrus Plancius based on the observations of Dutch navigators. It first appeared in Johann Bayer’s star atlas in 1603, where it was depicted as a toucan. Another astronomer, Frederick de Houtman, included it in his star catalog the same year. However, Houtman depicted it as a hornbill, a bird native to the East Indies. Eventually, the toucan became the bird of choice."
+Ursa Major,Big Bear,"The constellation Ursa Major, the great bear, is visible in the northern hemisphere all year long. It is a large constellation occupying an area of 1,280 square degrees. This makes it the third largest constellation in the night sky. It is one of the best-known constellations and is famous for containing an asterism known as the Big Dipper. This grouping of bright stars is one of the most recognizable shapes in the sky and can easily be found even in light polluted cities. The shape of the bear can clearly be seen under dark skies, with the handle of the dipper making up the bear's tail. During the Civil War, the Big Dipper was used by the Underground Railroad. Slaves escaping from the South were told to follow the ""drinking gourd"" to a better life. This is because the Big Dipper is circumpolar, meaning it can be seen in the North all night long. The message of the drinking gourd was passed along in the form of song, since most of the slaves were unable to read or write.","Ursa Major is one of the 48 constellations cataloged by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. Its name means “the great bear” in Latin. It is one of the oldest constellations in the night sky, dating back as far as 13,000 years. It is mentioned in the Bible and in the works of the Greek author Homer. It is associated with several Greek and Roman myths. In Greek mythology, it is often associated with Callisto, a nymph who was turned into a bear by Hera, the jealous wife of Zeus. It has taken different forms in different cultures including an ox, camel, shark, skunk, sickle, bushel, and canoe. In Hindu legend the brightest stars represent the Seven Sages and the constellation is known as Saptarshi. The Chinese believed the seven bright stars represented Tseih Sing, the Government, or Pih Tow, the Northern Measure. In some Native American stories, the three stars in the handle of the dipper represented three warriors chasing a great bear. In South Korea, the constellation is referred to as the Seven Stars of the North."
+Ursa Minor,Little Bear,"The constellation Ursa Minor, the little bear, is visible in the northern hemisphere all year long. It is a circumpolar constellation, which means it is visible all night as it rotates around the north celestial pole. It is a small constellation covering an area of 256 square degrees. It ranks 56th in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. It is famous for a group of stars known as the Little Dipper and for Polaris, the North Star, which is located at the tip of the dipper's handle. Polaris is called the North Star because it is the closest star to the north celestial pole. This means that as the Earth rotates, Polaris appears to remain stationary in the sky while all of the other stars rotate around it. Because the Earth wobbles slightly as it rotates on its axis, Polaris will not always be the North Star. In about 14,000 years the north celestial pole will point away from Polaris and toward Vega. This process is known as procession. Polaris is an important star for navigation, allowing mariners to easily identify their latitude.","Ursa Minor is one of the 48 constellations identified by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. Its name means “lesser bear” in Latin. It is an ancient constellation with roots in many cultures. To the ancient Babylonians it was known as the Wagon of Heaven. In Greek mythology, this constellation was associated with two different myths. In one, it represented Ida and her sister Adrasteia, the nymphs who took care of Zeus on the island of Crete when he was small. Zeus rewarded them by placing them in the heavens. In another story, it represented Arcas, who was the son of Zeus and the nymph Callisto. Arcas and his mother were transformed into bears and placed in the night sky."
+Vela,Sail of Argonaut's Ship,"The constellation Vela, the sails, is located in the southern hemisphere of the sky. It is completely visible at latitudes south of 30 degrees from January through March. It is a mid-sized constellation covering an area of 500 square degrees. It ranks 32nd in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. It is bordered by Antlia and Pyxis to the north, Puppis to the northwest, Carina to the south and southwest, and Centaurus to the east.","Vela means “the sails” in Latin. It was once part of a larger constellation known as Argo Navis. This large constellation represented the great ship that Jason and the Argonauts sailed during their voyage to find the golden fleece. Argo Navis was one of the 48 constellations first listed by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. This constellation was later divided by the French astronomer Nicolas Louis de Lacaille into three smaller parts. Vela became the Sails, Carina the Keel, and Puppis the Stern. These three smaller constellations were added to the official list of modern constellations in the early 20th century by the International Astronomical Union (IAU)."
+Virgo,Virgin,"The constellation Virgo, the maiden, can be seen in spring and summer in the northern hemisphere and in autumn and winter in the southern hemisphere. It is a very large constellation covering a total area of 1,294 square degrees. This makes it the second largest constellation in the night sky. It is located between Leo to the west and Libra to the east and can be easily found through its brightest star, Spica. It is one of the thirteen constellations of the zodiac. This means it lies along the path the Sun travels in the sky during the year. The September equinox is currently located in Virgo. This means that the Sun will be in the constellation Virgo on that date. Since the Sun passes through Virgo in mid-September, this makes it the constellation that announces the harvest.","Virgo is one of the 48 constellations first cataloged by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. Its name means “virgin” in Latin. It is an ancient constellation. The Babylonians knew it as “The Furrow”, representing the goddess Shala’s ear of grain. In Roman times she was represented by the goddess Ceres, who was the mother of Prosperina. Her festival was in the second week of April, the same time that the constellation appears in the spring skies. She was also sometimes identified as the virgin goddess Astraea, holding the scales of justice represented by the constellation Libra. Virgo is usually depicted on charts as a maiden with angelic wings holding two ears of wheat, one of which is marked by the bright star Spica."
+Volans,Flying Fish,"The constellation Volans, the flying fish, is located in the southern hemisphere of the sky. It is completely visible at latitudes south of 15 degrees from December through February. It is a small constellation that occupies an area of only 141 square degrees. It ranks 76th in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky.","There are no myths associated with Volans. It is one of 12 constellations named by the Dutch astronomer Petrus Plancius based on observations by Dutch navigators. Plancius originally named it Vliegendenvis and included it on his celestial globe in 1598. The German astronomer Johann Bayer included it in his star atlas in 1603. He called it Piscis Volans, the flying fish. The name was later shortened to Volans. It represents a type of fish that can jump out of the water and glide through the air on specially enhanced fins that resemble wings. It is often depicted on charts as being chased by the dolphin fish in the constellation Dorado."
+Vulpecula,Fox,"The constellation Vulpecula, the fox, is located in the northern hemisphere of the sky. It is visible between latitudes 90 degrees and -55 degrees. It is a small constellation that occupies 268 square degrees of the sky. This ranks it 55th in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky. It is bordered by Cygnus, Delphinus, Hercules, Lyra, Pegasus and Sagitta. It can easily be found in the middle of the Summer Triangle, a triangular asterism formed by the bright stars Deneb in Cygnus, Vega in Lyra, and Altair in Aquila.","There are no myths associated with Vulpecula. Its name means “little fox” in Latin. It was introduced by the Polish astronomer Johannes Hevelius in the late 17th century. It was originally named Vulpecula Cum Ansere, ""the little fox with the goose,"" and Vulpecula et Anser, ""the little fox and the goose,"" and was illustrated with a goose in the jaws of a fox. The stars were later separated into two constellations, Anser and Vulpecula, and then later recombined under the name Vulpecula. Today, the goose is only remembered by the name of the star Anser."
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         <div id="dropdown">
-            <button onclick="showOptions()" id="dropbtn">Constellation Search</button>
-            <div id="constellationDropdown" class="hidden">
+            <div id="constellationDropdown">
                 <input autocomplete="off" type="text" placeholder="Search..." id="searchInput" onkeyup="filter()">
             </div>
         </div>
diff --git a/script.js b/script.js
index 4d409f1..1b0b285 100644
--- a/script.js
+++ b/script.js
@@ -1,67 +1,86 @@
 const svgSize = 500;
+const datatipWidth = 225;
+
 let activeConstellation = null;
+let constellationInfo;
+let fullPaths;
+let fullStars;
 
 //for easy access
-const COLORS = 
+const COLORS =
 {
     begin: 'black',
     isActive: '#ee5533',
     justActive: '#ddaa11',
     inActive: '#74c3c4'
-
 }
-//add svgs
-d3.select("#map-container")
-    .append("svg")
-    .attr("width", svgSize)
-    .attr("height", svgSize)
-    .attr("id", "north");
-
-d3.select("#map-container")
-    .append("svg")
-    .attr("width", svgSize)
-    .attr("height", svgSize)
-    .attr("id", "south");
-
-//draw maps
-Promise.all([
-    d3.json('paths_north.geojson'),
-    d3.csv('stars_north.csv')
-]).then(([data, stars]) => {
-    createMap(data, stars, [0, -90], "#north");
-});
 
+//load files
 Promise.all([
+    d3.json('paths.geojson'),
+    d3.csv('stars.csv'),
+    d3.json('paths_north.geojson'),
+    d3.csv('stars_north.csv'),
     d3.json('paths_south.geojson'),
-    d3.csv('stars_south.csv')
-]).then(([data, stars]) => {
-    createMap(data, stars, [180, 90], "#south");
+    d3.csv('stars_south.csv'),
+    d3.csv('StarDescriptions.csv')
+]).then(([paths, stars, pathsN, starsN, pathsS, starsS, desc]) => {
+    createMap(pathsN, starsN, [0, -90], "#north"); //north hemisphere
+    createMap(pathsS, starsS, [180, 90], "#south"); //south hemisphere
+    appendConstellations(desc); //search
+
+    //store info in global variables for easy access
+    constellationInfo = desc;
+    fullPaths = paths;
+    fullStars = stars;
 });
 
+//draw stars in specified hemisphere
 function createMap(data, stars, rotation, svgID) {
-    const svg = d3.select(svgID);
-
     let proj = d3.geoAzimuthalEqualArea()
         .rotate(rotation)
-        .fitExtent([[5, 5], [svgSize - 5, svgSize - 5]], data)
+        .fitExtent([[5, 5], [svgSize - 5, svgSize - 5]], data);
     let gpath = d3.geoPath().projection(proj);
+    const svg = d3.select(svgID);
+    drawConstellations(svg, data.features, stars, proj, gpath, COLORS.inActive, true);
+
+    //draw border
+    svg.append("circle")
+        .attr("cx", svgSize / 2)
+        .attr("cy", svgSize / 2)
+        .attr("r", ((svgSize - 10) / 2))
+        .attr("stroke-width", 2)
+        .attr("stroke", "white")
+        .attr("fill", "none");
+}
 
+//draw constellations based on projection, paths, and stars
+function drawConstellations(svg, features, stars, proj, gpath, pathColor, attachEvent) {
+    //scale star radius based on brightness
     sizeScale = d3.scaleLinear()
         .domain([6.07, -1.46]) // unit: magnitude
         .range([1, 5]) // unit: pixels
 
     // draw constellation
-    svg.attr('id', 'data')
-        .selectAll('path')
-        .data(data.features)
+    svg.selectAll('path')
+        .data(features)
         .enter()
         .append('path')
         .attr('d', function (d) { return gpath(d); })
         .attr('stroke-width', 2)
-        .attr('stroke', COLORS.begin)
-        .attr('id', d => d.properties.name.replace(" ", "_"))
-        .on("mouseover", e => mouseOverConstellation(e))
-        .on("mouseout", e => mouseOffConstellation(e));
+        .attr('stroke', pathColor)
+        .on("mouseover", e => {
+            if (attachEvent) //only call animations if path in map (not datatip)
+                mouseOverConstellation(e);
+        })
+        .on("mouseout", e => {
+            if (attachEvent)
+                mouseOffConstellation(e);
+        });
+
+    if (attachEvent)
+        svg.selectAll("path")
+            .attr('id', d => d.properties.name.replace(" ", "_"));
 
     // draw stars
     svg.selectAll('circle')
@@ -71,24 +90,22 @@ function createMap(data, stars, rotation, svgID) {
         .attr('cx', d => proj([d.Lon, d.Lat])[0])
         .attr('cy', d => proj([d.Lon, d.Lat])[1])
         .attr("r", d => sizeScale(d.Mag))
-        .attr('class', d => d.Constellation)
+        .attr('class', d => d.Constellation.replace(" ", "_"))
         .attr("fill", "#aaaaaa")
-        .on("mouseover", e => mouseOverStar(e))
-        .on("mouseout", e => mouseOffStar(e));
-
-    //draw border
-    svg.append("circle")
-        .attr("cx", svgSize / 2)
-        .attr("cy", svgSize / 2)
-        .attr("r", ((svgSize - 10) / 2))
-        .attr("stroke-width", 2)
-        .attr("stroke", "white")
-        .attr("fill", "none");
+        .on("mouseover", e => {
+            if (attachEvent)
+                mouseOverStar(e);
+        })
+        .on("mouseout", e => {
+            if (attachEvent)
+                mouseOffStar(e);
+        });
 
     addBlur(svg);
 }
 
-function addBlur(svg){
+//add blurs on paths
+function addBlur(svg) {
     //TODO:  find source
     //Container for the gradients
     let defs = svg.append("defs");
@@ -112,16 +129,10 @@ function addBlur(svg){
 
 //functions for animations
 function mouseOverStar(e) {
-    //d3.select(e.target)
-    //   .transition().duration(300)
-    //    .style('fill', 'white');
     activateConstellation('#' + e.target.classList[0], true)
 }
 
 function mouseOffStar(e) {
-    //d3.select(e.target)
-    //    .transition().duration(300)
-    //    .style('fill', 'white');
     activateConstellation('#' + e.target.classList[0], false)
 }
 
@@ -134,33 +145,29 @@ function mouseOffConstellation(e) {
 }
 
 function activateConstellation(path, active) {
-    if(active) {
+    if (active) {
         //unactivate current constellation
         activeConstellation ? activateConstellation(activeConstellation, false) : null
         activeConstellation = path;
+        showDatatip(path);
         d3.selectAll(path)
-        .transition().duration(200)
-        .style('stroke-width', '5')
-        .style('stroke', COLORS.isActive);
+            .transition().duration(200)
+            .style('stroke-width', '5')
+            .style('stroke', COLORS.isActive);
     }
     else {
         activeConstellation = null
+        //hideDatatip();
         d3.selectAll(path)
-        .transition().duration(200)
-        .style('stroke-width', '2')
-        .style('stroke', COLORS.justActive)
-        .transition().duration(5000)
-        .style('stroke', COLORS.inActive);
+            .transition().duration(200)
+            .style('stroke-width', '2')
+            .style('stroke', COLORS.justActive)
+            .transition().duration(5000)
+            .style('stroke', COLORS.inActive);
     }
 }
 
-//search function
-Promise.all([
-    d3.csv('StarDescriptions.csv')
-]).then(([data]) => {
-    appendConstellations(data);
-});
-
+//add options to search dropdown
 function appendConstellations(data) {
     var divTag = document.getElementById("constellationDropdown");
     for (var i = 0; i < data.length; i++) {
@@ -169,15 +176,12 @@ function appendConstellations(data) {
         option.innerHTML = data[i]["Star Name"];
         divTag.appendChild(option);
         option.addEventListener("click", e => {
-            activateConstellation(('#' + e.target.value.replace(" ", "_")) , true);
+            activateConstellation(('#' + e.target.value.replace(" ", "_")), true);
         });
     }
 }
 
-function showOptions() {
-    document.getElementById("constellationDropdown").classList.toggle("hidden");
-}
-
+//search filter function
 function filter() {
     let searchField = document.getElementById("searchInput").value.toUpperCase();
     const div = document.getElementById("constellationDropdown");
@@ -196,4 +200,80 @@ function filter() {
     }).forEach(option => {
         option.classList.add("hidden");
     });
+}
+
+//draw datatips in side panel
+function showDatatip(constellation) {
+    //hide search
+    d3.select("#dropdown")
+        .classed("hidden", true);
+
+    constellation = constellation.substring(1);
+    constellation = constellation.replace("_", " ");
+    info = constellationInfo.filter(item => item["Star Name"] == constellation)[0];
+
+    let desc = info.Description;
+    let history = info.History;
+
+    let html = `<button id="returnToSearch" onclick="hideDatatip()"><i class="arrow left"></i> Return to Search</button>
+                <p>${constellation}</p>
+                <p>The ${desc}</p>
+                <div><svg id="datatipImg" width=${datatipWidth - 10} height=${datatipWidth - 10}></svg></div>
+                <p class="history">${history}</p>`;
+
+    d3.select("#side-panel")
+        .html(html);
+
+    //draw constellation in svg
+    //filter paths and stars for selected constellation
+    let path = fullPaths.features.filter(feature => feature.properties.name == constellation)[0];
+    let geojson = { "type": "FeatureCollection", "features": [path] };
+    let stars = fullStars.filter(star => star["Constellation"] == constellation);
+
+    //figure out what rotation to use (average lat and lon in path, removing duplicates)
+    lon1 = path.geometry.coordinates.map(x => x[0][0]);
+    lon2 = path.geometry.coordinates.map(x => x[1][0]);
+    lon = lon1.concat(lon2);
+    lon = [...new Set(lon)];
+
+    //if constellation crosses over longitude 180, need transformation
+    if (Math.max.apply(Math, lon) - Math.min.apply(Math, lon) > 180) {
+        lon = lon.map(x => {
+            if (x < 0) return 180 + (180 - Math.abs(x));
+            else return x;
+        })
+        avgLon = (lon.reduce((x, y) => x + y, 0) / lon.length);
+    }
+    else {
+        lon = lon.map(x => x + 180);
+        avgLon = (lon.reduce((x, y) => x + y, 0) / lon.length) - 180;
+    }
+
+    lat1 = path.geometry.coordinates.map(x => x[0][1])
+    lat2 = path.geometry.coordinates.map(x => x[1][1])
+    lat = lat1.concat(lat2);
+    lat = [...new Set(lat)];
+    avgLat = lat.reduce((x, y) => x + y, 0) / lat.length;
+
+    let imgPadding = 20;
+    let proj = d3.geoAzimuthalEqualArea()
+        .rotate([-avgLon, -avgLat])
+        .fitExtent([[imgPadding, imgPadding], [datatipWidth - imgPadding - 10, datatipWidth - imgPadding - 10]], geojson)
+    let gpath = d3.geoPath().projection(proj);
+
+    let svg = d3.select("#datatipImg");
+    drawConstellations(svg, geojson.features, stars, proj, gpath, COLORS.inActive, false);
+}
+
+function hideDatatip() {
+    //show search
+    d3.select("#dropdown")
+        .classed("hidden", false);
+
+    //clear datatip
+    d3.select("#side-panel")
+        .html("");
+
+    //unactivate constellation
+    activateConstellation(activeConstellation, false);
 }
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diff --git a/styles.css b/styles.css
index ee948d6..92c8b0d 100644
--- a/styles.css
+++ b/styles.css
@@ -1,75 +1,131 @@
+* {
+    font-family: Georgia;
+    margin: 0;
+    padding: 0;
+    box-sizing: border-box;
+}
 body {
     background-image: linear-gradient(rgb(12, 20, 0), #0f0038);
+    height: 100%;
+    overflow: hidden;
+}
+#vis {
     display: flex;
-    justify-content: center;
     align-items: center;
-    
+    justify-content: space-around;
+    width: 100%;
+    height: 100%;
 }
-#map-container {
+#side-panel {
+    background-color: white;
     display: flex;
-    column-gap: 25px;
+    width: 225px;
+    flex-direction: column;
+    align-items: center;
+    padding: 10px;
+    padding-top: 0px;
+    font-size: 14px;
+    height: 100%;
 }
-#heading {
+#map-container {
+    display: grid;
+    grid-template-rows: 10% 90%;
+    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
+    column-gap: 20px;
+}
+#north-container {
+    grid-column: 1;
+    grid-row : 2;
+}
+#south-container {
+    grid-column: 2;
+    grid-row: 2;
+}
+h1 {
+    grid-column: 1 / 3;
+    grid-row: 1;
     color: aliceblue;
     opacity: 90%;
-    margin: auto;
     text-align: center;
-    font-family: Georgia;
-    font-size: 200%;
+    font-size: 250%;
     font-weight: 20;
 }
+h2 {
+    color: aliceblue;
+    opacity: 90%;
+    text-align: center;
+    font-size: 100%;
+    font-weight: 20;
+    padding: 10px;
+}
 
+/* datatip styles */
+#datatipImg {
+    margin: 10px 0px;
+    background-color: black;
+}
+.history {
+    font-size: 12px;
+    overflow-y: scroll;
+}
+#returnToSearch {
+    position: relative;
+    width: 225px;
+    margin-bottom: 10px;
+    height: 30px;
+}
+.arrow {
+    border: solid black;
+    border-width: 0 3px 3px 0;
+    display: inline-block;
+    padding: 3px;
+    left: 10px;
+}
+.left {
+    transform: rotate(135deg);
+    -webkit-transform: rotate(135deg);
+}
 /* searching styles */
 #dropdown {
     display: flex;
     flex-direction: column;
     position: absolute;
     top: 0;
-    right: 0;
-    max-height: 500;
+    left: 0;
+    height: 100%;
     overflow-y: scroll;
 }
-#dropbtn {
-    background-color: steelblue;
-    color: white;
-    padding: 16px;
-    font-size: 16px;
-    border: none;
-    cursor: pointer;
-    width: 230px;
-}
-#dropbtn:hover {
-    background-color: lightblue;
-}
 #searchInput {
-    box-sizing: border-box;
-    font-size: 16px;
+    font-size: 14px;
     padding: 14px 20px 12px 12px;
     border: none;
     border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;
-    width:230px;
+    width:225px;
+    position: sticky;
+    top: 0;
 }
 #searchInput:focus {
     outline: 3px solid #ddd;
 }
 #constellationDropdown {
-    background-color: #f6f6f6;
+    background-color: #ffffff;
 }	
 #constellationDropdown option {
     color: black;
-    padding: 16px 0px 16px 12px;    
+    padding: 8px 12px; 
     text-decoration: none;
     display: block;
-    width:218px;
+    width:225px;
     margin: 0px;
+    font-size: 14px;
 }
 #constellationDropdown option:hover {
-    background-color: #f1f1f1;
+    background-color: #eeeeee;
 }
 .hidden {
     display: none !important;
 }
 ::-webkit-scrollbar {
-    width: 0;
-    background: transparent; 
-}
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+    width: 0px;
+}
+  
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