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Explore the 88 Constellations: Full List of Celestial Patterns

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Celectial bearing and elevation at 02:18
Astronomers have divided the sky into 88 official constellations, each with its own distinct identity. From ancient patterns like Orion to lesser-known groups like Camelopardalis, explore the full list of celestial formations that span our skies.

Andromeda

Constellation

Andromeda
↗ 02:18 ↘ 19:00 ↑ 34°
☼ - ✣ 46.9°
Andromeda, named after the mythical princess, is a constellation in the northern sky known for containing the Andromeda Galaxy, the nearest large galaxy to the Milky Way.
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Antila

Constellation

Antila
↗ 02:18 ↘ 04:58 ↑ -27°
☼ - ✣ 26.8°
Antlia, the air pump, is a faint constellation in the southern sky introduced by the French astronomer Nicolas-Louis de Lacaille.
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Apus

Constellation

Apus
↗ - ↘ - ↑ -26°
☼ - ✣ 24.1°
Apus, the bird of paradise, is a small constellation in the southern hemisphere known for its representation of a bird without feet.
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Aquarius

Constellation

Aquarius
↗ 02:18 ↘ 13:01 ↑ 35°
☼ - ✣ 70.2°
Aquarius, the water bearer, is one of the oldest recognized constellations, symbolizing a man pouring water and part of the zodiac.
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Aquila

Constellation

Aquila
↗ 02:18 ↘ 11:08 ↑ 55°
☼ - ✣ 43.5°
Aquila, the eagle, is a constellation in the northern sky, known for its bright star Altair, part of the Summer Triangle asterism.
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Ara

Constellation

Ara
↗ - ↘ - ↑ -10°
☼ - ✣ 33.5°
Ara, the altar, is a southern constellation symbolizing an altar in Greek mythology, located near the constellations Scorpius and Centaurus.
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Aries

Constellation

Aries
↗ 04:38 ↘ 19:14 ↑ 3°
☼ - ✣ 33°
Aries, the ram, is a zodiac constellation located in the northern celestial hemisphere, associated with the story of the Golden Fleece in Greek mythology.
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Auriga

Constellation

Auriga
↗ 02:18 ↘ 04:58 ↑ -5°
☼ - ✣ 41.8°
Auriga, the charioteer, is a constellation in the northern sky with the bright star Capella, one of the brightest stars visible from Earth.
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Bootes

Constellation

Bootes
↗ 02:18 ↘ 08:30 ↑ 64°
☼ - ✣ 63.4°
Boötes, the herdsman, is a northern constellation famous for its bright star Arcturus, the fourth brightest star in the night sky.
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Caelum

Constellation

Caelum
↗ 10:47 ↘ 17:18 ↑ -56°
☼ - ✣ 24°
Caelum, the chisel, is a small southern constellation introduced by Nicolas-Louis de Lacaille in the 18th century, representing a chisel or engraving tool.
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Camelopardalis

Constellation

Camelopardalis
↗ - ↘ - ↑ 26°
☼ - ✣ 52.8°
Camelopardalis, the giraffe, is a large but faint constellation in the northern sky, representing a giraffe or a camel.
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Cancer

Constellation

Cancer
↗ 02:18 ↘ 04:58 ↑ -16°
☼ - ✣ 42.5°
Cancer, the crab, is a small constellation in the zodiac, known for its dim stars and the open cluster Praesepe, or the Beehive Cluster.
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Canes Venatici

Constellation

Canes Venatici
↗ 02:18 ↘ 07:11 ↑ 46°
☼ - ✣ 34.7°
Canes Venatici, the hunting dogs, is a northern constellation known for its two bright stars, Cor Caroli and Chara, which represent the dogs of the hunter Bootes.
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Canis Major

Constellation

Canis Major
↗ 02:18 ↘ 04:58 ↑ -63°
☼ - ✣ 33.8°
Canis Major, the greater dog, is a large and prominent constellation in the southern sky, home to Sirius, the brightest star in the night sky.
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Canis Minor

Constellation

Canis Minor
↗ 02:18 ↘ 04:58 ↑ -30°
☼ - ✣ 22.1°
Canis Minor, the lesser dog, is a small constellation in the northern sky, containing the bright star Procyon, part of the Winter Triangle asterism.
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Capricornus

Constellation

Capricornus
↗ 02:18 ↘ 11:20 ↑ 30°
☼ - ✣ 34.2°
Capricornus, the sea-goat, is a zodiac constellation that is one of the oldest documented constellations, representing a creature that is part goat and part fish.
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Carina

Constellation

Carina
↗ - ↘ - ↑ -54°
☼ - ✣ 47.8°
Carina, the keel, is a southern constellation that was once part of the larger Argo Navis and contains Canopus, the second-brightest star in the sky.
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Cassiopeia

Constellation

Cassiopeia
↗ - ↘ - ↑ 40°
☼ - ✣ 46.8°
Cassiopeia, representing a mythical queen, is a W-shaped constellation prominent in the northern sky and easy to recognize due to its unique shape.
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Centaurus

Constellation

Centaurus
↗ - ↘ - ↑ -16°
☼ - ✣ 65.2°
Centaurus, the centaur, is a prominent constellation in the southern sky containing Alpha Centauri, the closest star system to the Sun.
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Cepheus

Constellation

Cepheus
↗ - ↘ - ↑ 53°
☼ - ✣ 45.7°
Cepheus, the king, is a northern constellation named after the mythological king Cepheus of Ethiopia. It contains the star Alderamin, part of the northern sky's circumpolar stars.
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Cetus

Constellation

Cetus
↗ 05:23 ↘ 16:41 ↑ -5°
☼ - ✣ 62.5°
Cetus, the sea monster or whale, is a constellation in the celestial equator associated with the Greek myth of Andromeda and Perseus.
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Chamaeleon

Constellation

Chamaeleon
↗ - ↘ - ↑ -41°
☼ - ✣ 23.9°
Chamaeleon, the chameleon, is a small constellation in the southern sky named after the lizard, known for its faint stars.
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Circinus

Constellation

Circinus
↗ - ↘ - ↑ -17°
☼ - ✣ 20°
Circinus, the compass, is a small, faint constellation in the southern hemisphere introduced by Nicolas-Louis de Lacaille in the 18th century.
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Columba

Constellation

Columba
↗ 02:18 ↘ 04:58 ↑ -70°
☼ - ✣ 28.2°
Columba, the dove, is a small constellation in the southern sky representing a dove, often associated with Noah's Ark.
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Coma Berenices

Constellation

Coma Berenices
↗ 02:18 ↘ 05:31 ↑ 35°
☼ - ✣ 32.7°
Coma Berenices, Berenice's Hair, is a faint constellation representing the hair of Queen Berenice II of Egypt, famous for its star cluster.
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Corona Australis

Constellation

Corona Australis
↗ 02:18 ↘ 06:38 ↑ 8°
☼ - ✣ 22.1°
Corona Australis, the southern crown, is a small southern constellation resembling a curved line or crown near Sagittarius.
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Corona Borealis

Constellation

Corona Borealis
↗ 02:18 ↘ 09:13 ↑ 74°
☼ - ✣ 22.3°
Corona Borealis, the northern crown, is a small, semicircular constellation in the northern sky, representing the crown of Ariadne.
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Corvus

Constellation

Corvus
↗ 02:18 ↘ 04:58 ↑ 6°
☼ - ✣ 23.5°
Corvus, the crow, is a small constellation representing a crow or raven, located near Virgo and Crater.
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Crater

Constellation

Crater
↗ 02:18 ↘ 04:58 ↑ -5°
☼ - ✣ 29.1°
Crater, the cup, is a small constellation in the southern sky, representing a cup in Greek mythology, often associated with the god Apollo.
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Crux

Constellation

Crux
↗ - ↘ - ↑ -24°
☼ - ✣ 13.6°
Crux, the Southern Cross, is a small but distinctive constellation in the southern sky, often used for navigation in the Southern Hemisphere.
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Cygnus

Constellation

Cygnus
↗ 02:18 ↘ 15:34 ↑ 80°
☼ - ✣ 46.9°
Cygnus, the swan, is a northern constellation with the star Deneb, forming part of the Summer Triangle asterism.
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Delphinus

Constellation

Delphinus
↗ 02:18 ↘ 12:40 ↑ 58°
☼ - ✣ 22.3°
Delta, the triangle, is a small constellation in the northern sky. It is named after the Greek letter Delta, resembling a triangular shape.
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Dorado

Constellation

Dorado
↗ - ↘ - ↑ -57°
☼ - ✣ 34.3°
Dorado, the dolphinfish, is a southern constellation known for containing part of the Large Magellanic Cloud, a nearby galaxy.
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Draco

Constellation

Draco
↗ - ↘ - ↑ 57°
☼ - ✣ 61.6°
Draco, the dragon, is a northern constellation that winds around the Little Dipper, with its head near Hercules and its tail near Ursa Minor.
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Equuleus

Constellation

Equuleus
↗ 02:18 ↘ 12:57 ↑ 52°
☼ - ✣ 15°
Equuleus, the little horse, is a small and faint constellation in the northern sky, representing a foal or small horse.
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Eridanus

Constellation

Eridanus
↗ 09:14 ↘ 16:46 ↑ -43°
☼ - ✣ 74.1°
Eridanus, the river, is a large constellation representing a river flowing from the foot of Orion towards the southern sky.
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Fornax

Constellation

Fornax
↗ 08:19 ↘ 15:54 ↑ -33°
☼ - ✣ 33.8°
Fornax, the furnace, is a faint southern constellation introduced by Nicolas-Louis de Lacaille to honor the laboratory furnace.
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Gemini

Constellation

Gemini
↗ 02:18 ↘ 04:58 ↑ -21°
☼ - ✣ 35.5°
Gemini, the twins, is a zodiac constellation representing the mythological twins Castor and Pollux. It is known for its bright stars, Castor and Pollux, and its prominent place in the winter sky.
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Grus

Constellation

Grus
↗ 05:30 ↘ 09:57 ↑ -3°
☼ - ✣ 30.7°
Grus, the crane, is a constellation in the southern sky that represents the bird crane, known for its graceful long neck.
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Hercules

Constellation

Hercules
↗ 02:18 ↘ 10:16 ↑ 76°
☼ - ✣ 61.7°
Hercules, named after the Greek hero, is a northern constellation containing the Hercules Cluster, a globular star cluster visible with binoculars.
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Horologium

Constellation

Horologium
↗ - ↘ - ↑ -46°
☼ - ✣ 36.7°
Horologium, the clock, is a faint southern constellation named by Nicolas-Louis de Lacaille to honor timekeeping.
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Hydra

Constellation

Hydra
↗ 02:18 ↘ 04:58 ↑ -18°
☼ - ✣ 119°
Hydra, the water snake, is the largest constellation, stretching across the southern and northern hemispheres. It represents a serpent, and its brightest star is Alphard.
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Hydrus

Constellation

Hydrus
↗ - ↘ - ↑ -42°
☼ - ✣ 32.6°
Hydrus, the water snake, is a southern constellation that represents a small snake in the water, known for containing the bright star Beta Hydri.
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Indus

Constellation

Indus
↗ - ↘ - ↑ -13°
☼ - ✣ 36.5°
Indus, the Indian, is a southern constellation representing a native of the East Indies, introduced by Dutch navigators in the 16th century.
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Lacerta

Constellation

Lacerta
↗ 02:18 ↘ 17:33 ↑ 60°
☼ - ✣ 25.8°
Lacerta, the lizard, is a faint northern constellation that represents a lizard and is located between Cygnus and Andromeda.
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Leo

Constellation

Leo
↗ 02:18 ↘ 04:58 ↑ 9°
☼ - ✣ 53.9°
Leo, the lion, is a zodiac constellation best known for its bright star Regulus and its distinctive backward question mark or sickle shape.
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Leo Minor

Constellation

Leo Minor
↗ 02:18 ↘ 04:58 ↑ 15°
☼ - ✣ 27.1°
Lupus, the wolf, is a southern constellation representing a wolf. It contains several bright stars, including Alpha Lupus, and is located near Centaurus.
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Lepus

Constellation

Lepus
↗ 02:18 ↘ 04:58 ↑ -54°
☼ - ✣ 29.8°
Lepus, the hare, is a small constellation located south of Orion, representing a hare in Greek mythology.
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Libra

Constellation

Libra
↗ 02:18 ↘ 05:46 ↑ 31°
☼ - ✣ 35.8°
Libra, the scales, is a zodiac constellation symbolizing balance and fairness, located near the constellations Virgo and Scorpius.
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Lupus

Constellation

Lupus
↗ 02:18 ↘ 04:58 ↑ 1°
☼ - ✣ 38.1°
Lupus, the wolf, is a southern constellation located near Scorpius and Centaurus, representing a wolf in ancient mythology.
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Lynx

Constellation

Lynx
↗ 02:18 ↘ 04:58 ↑ 7°
☼ - ✣ 43.2°
Lynx, the lynx, is a faint northern constellation. Its name refers to the animal known for its sharp sight, symbolizing the challenge of finding its dim stars.
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Lyra

Constellation

Lyra
↗ 02:18 ↘ 12:46 ↑ 85°
☼ - ✣ 30.2°
Lyra, the lyre, is a small but prominent constellation featuring the bright star Vega, one of the brightest stars in the night sky.
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Mensa

Constellation

Mensa
↗ - ↘ - ↑ -49°
☼ - ✣ 20.1°
Mensa, the table, is a faint southern constellation named after Table Mountain in South Africa by Nicolas-Louis de Lacaille.
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Microscopium

Constellation

Microscopium
↗ 02:45 ↘ 09:55 ↑ 13°
☼ - ✣ 23°
Microscopium, the microscope, is a faint constellation in the southern sky introduced by Nicolas-Louis de Lacaille in the 18th century.
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Monoceros

Constellation

Monoceros
↗ 02:18 ↘ 04:58 ↑ -41°
☼ - ✣ 46.6°
Monoceros, the unicorn, is a faint constellation located near Orion, known for containing several star clusters and nebulae.
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Musca

Constellation

Musca
↗ - ↘ - ↑ -28°
☼ - ✣ 19.4°
Musca, the fly, is a small constellation in the southern sky representing a fly, introduced in the 16th century by Dutch navigators.
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Norma

Constellation

Norma
↗ - ↘ - ↑ -3°
☼ - ✣ 24.3°
Norma, the square, is a small, faint constellation in the southern hemisphere representing a carpenter's square.
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Octans

Constellation

Octans
↗ - ↘ - ↑ -37°
☼ - ✣ 28.4°
Octans, the octant, is a faint constellation in the southern sky, known for containing the south celestial pole star, Sigma Octantis.
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Ophiuchus

Constellation

Ophiuchus
↗ 02:18 ↘ 08:29 ↑ 45°
☼ - ✣ 53.1°
Ophiuchus, the serpent-bearer, is a large constellation in the southern sky, representing a man holding a serpent, often associated with healing.
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Orion

Constellation

Orion
↗ 02:18 ↘ 04:58 ↑ -34°
☼ - ✣ 43.6°
Orion, the hunter, is a famous constellation with distinctive stars, including Betelgeuse and Rigel, and the Orion Nebula.
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Pavo

Constellation

Pavo
↗ - ↘ - ↑ -17°
☼ - ✣ 32.8°
Pavo, the peacock, is a southern constellation representing a peacock, known for its bright star Peacock (Alpha Pavonis).
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Pegasus

Constellation

Pegasus
↗ 02:18 ↘ 15:10 ↑ 47°
☼ - ✣ 49.5°
Pegasus, the winged horse, is a constellation featuring the Great Square of Pegasus, which is used to locate nearby constellations like Andromeda.
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Perseus

Constellation

Perseus
↗ 02:18 ↘ 22:53 ↑ 18°
☼ - ✣ 52.5°
Perseus, named after the Greek hero, is a constellation known for the Perseid meteor shower and the star Algol, also called the Demon Star.
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Phoenix

Constellation

Phoenix
↗ 10:10 ↘ 10:50 ↑ -26°
☼ - ✣ 41.5°
Phoenix, the mythical bird, is a southern constellation named after the phoenix, symbolizing rebirth and immortality, and is located near the south celestial pole.
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Pictor

Constellation

Pictor
↗ - ↘ - ↑ -66°
☼ - ✣ 27.1°
Pictor, the painter’s easel, is a small, faint southern constellation introduced by Nicolas-Louis de Lacaille to honor artists.
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Pisces

Constellation

Pisces
↗ 03:07 ↘ 16:28 ↑ 21°
☼ - ✣ 56.1°
Pisces, the fish, is a zodiac constellation representing two fish tied together by their tails and is associated with the Greek myth of Aphrodite and Eros.
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Pisces Austrinus

Constellation

Pisces Austrinus
↗ 03:28 ↘ 11:45 ↑ 12°
☼ - ✣ 26.4°
Piscis Austrinus, the southern fish, is a southern constellation representing a fish, with its bright star Fomalhaut.
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Puppis

Constellation

Puppis
↗ 02:18 ↘ 04:58 ↑ -57°
☼ - ✣ 50.8°
Puppis, the stern, is a southern constellation that represents the stern of a ship, once part of the larger constellation Argo Navis.
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Pyxis

Constellation

Pyxis
↗ 02:18 ↘ 04:58 ↑ -38°
☼ - ✣ 30.4°
Pyxis, the compass, is a faint southern constellation named by Nicolas-Louis de Lacaille, representing a compass on a ship's navigation tool.
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Reticulum

Constellation

Reticulum
↗ - ↘ - ↑ -51°
☼ - ✣ 19.2°
Reticulum, the reticle, is a small and faint constellation in the southern sky representing a crosshair, used for sighting astronomical objects.
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Sagitta

Constellation

Sagitta
↗ 02:18 ↘ 12:08 ↑ 69°
☼ - ✣ 20.8°
Sagitta, the arrow, is a small northern constellation known for containing the asterism called the Arrow, often associated with the Greek myth of Apollo.
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Sagittarius

Constellation

Sagittarius
↗ 02:18 ↘ 08:44 ↑ 23°
☼ - ✣ 51°
Sagittarius, the archer, is a constellation symbolized by a centaur holding a bow and arrow, notable for pointing toward the center of the Milky Way galaxy.
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Scorpius

Constellation

Scorpius
↗ 02:18 ↘ 06:18 ↑ 23°
☼ - ✣ 50.3°
Scorpius, the scorpion, is a prominent constellation of the zodiac, home to the red supergiant star Antares and known for its scorpion shape.
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Sculptor

Constellation

Sculptor
↗ 05:27 ↘ 13:10 ↑ -4°
☼ - ✣ 50.1°
Sculptor, the sculptor's workshop, is a faint southern constellation introduced by Nicolas-Louis de Lacaille in honor of sculpture.
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Scutum

Constellation

Scutum
↗ 02:18 ↘ 09:28 ↑ 40°
☼ - ✣ 15.7°
Scutum, the shield, is a small northern constellation representing a shield, associated with the Polish king John III Sobieski's victory over the Ottoman Empire.
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Serpens

Constellation

Serpens
↗ 02:18 ↘ 07:44 ↑ 56°
☼ - ✣ 36.5°
Serpens, the serpent, is a constellation split into two parts, Serpens Caput (the head) and Serpens Cauda (the tail), representing a serpent held by the healer Ophiuchus.
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Serpens2

Constellation

Serpens2
↗ 02:18 ↘ 09:24 ↑ 47°
☼ - ✣ 37.5°
Serpens Cauda, the tail of the serpent, is the part of the Serpens constellation representing the tail of the serpent, located near the constellation Ophiuchus.
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Sextans

Constellation

Sextans
↗ 02:18 ↘ 04:58 ↑ -9°
☼ - ✣ 25.4°
Sextans, the sextant, is a faint constellation in the equatorial region, representing a navigation instrument used by astronomers.
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Taurus

Constellation

Taurus
↗ 07:10 ↘ 21:05 ↑ -21°
☼ - ✣ 54.6°
Taurus, the bull, is a zodiac constellation containing the Pleiades and Hyades star clusters and the bright star Aldebaran.
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Telescopium

Constellation

Telescopium
↗ - ↘ - ↑ -2°
☼ - ✣ 29.6°
Telescopium, the telescope, is a faint constellation in the southern sky, named in honor of the scientific instrument.
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Triangulum

Constellation

Triangulum
↗ 03:28 ↘ 19:36 ↑ 14°
☼ - ✣ 17.9°
Triangulum, the triangle, is a small constellation in the northern sky known for containing the Triangulum Galaxy (M33), a member of the Local Group.
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Triangulum Australe

Constellation

Triangulum Australe
↗ - ↘ - ↑ -16°
☼ - ✣ 16.4°
Triangulum, the triangle, is a small northern constellation known for its triangular shape, containing the Triangulum Galaxy (M33), a member of the Local Group.
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Tucana

Constellation

Tucana
↗ - ↘ - ↑ -28°
☼ - ✣ 32°
Tucana, the toucan, is a southern constellation containing the Small Magellanic Cloud, a nearby dwarf galaxy.
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Ursa Major

Constellation

Ursa Major
↗ - ↘ - ↑ 35°
☼ - ✣ 56.9°
Ursa Major, the great bear, is a prominent constellation best known for containing the Big Dipper asterism, which is used to locate Polaris, the North Star.
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Ursa Minor

Constellation

Ursa Minor
↗ - ↘ - ↑ 49°
☼ - ✣ 30.4°
Ursa Minor, the little bear, contains the Little Dipper asterism and Polaris, the current North Star.
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Vela

Constellation

Vela
↗ 02:18 ↘ 04:58 ↑ -46°
☼ - ✣ 46.5°
Vela, the sails, is a southern constellation that was once part of Argo Navis, representing the sails of a ship.
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Virgo

Constellation

Virgo
↗ 02:18 ↘ 04:58 ↑ 24°
☼ - ✣ 64.8°
Virgo, the maiden, is a large zodiac constellation associated with the goddess of fertility and agriculture, known for containing the bright star Spica.
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Volans

Constellation

Volans
↗ - ↘ - ↑ -55°
☼ - ✣ 23°
Volans, the flying fish, is a faint constellation in the southern hemisphere representing a fish that can leap out of the water.
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Vulpecula

Constellation

Vulpecula
↗ 02:18 ↘ 13:02 ↑ 72°
☼ - ✣ 36.2°
Vulpecula, the little fox, is a faint constellation in the northern sky, introduced in the 17th century by the Polish astronomer Johannes Hevelius.
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Acknowledgements

We gratefully acknowledge the International Astronomical Union (IAU) for defining and standardizing the official constellation boundaries, which provide a consistent framework for celestial mapping.

Special thanks to Sky & Telescope Magazine and contributors Roger Sinnott and Rick Fienberg for their collaboration in producing the charts and tables. The constellation patterns, drawn by Alan MacRobert, were influenced by the work of H. A. Rey and thoughtfully adjusted to align with earlier traditions.