Constelaciones visibles esta noche
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Explora las constelaciones visibles actualmente, sus estrellas más brillantes y sus posiciones en el cielo.
Andrómeda
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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.
Acuario
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Aquarius, the water bearer, is one of the oldest recognized constellations, symbolizing a man pouring water and part of the zodiac.
Águila
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Aquila, the eagle, is a constellation in the northern sky, known for its bright star Altair, part of the Summer Triangle asterism.
Aries
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Aries, the ram, is a zodiac constellation located in the northern celestial hemisphere, associated with the story of the Golden Fleece in Greek mythology.
Cochero
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Auriga, the charioteer, is a constellation in the northern sky with the bright star Capella, one of the brightest stars visible from Earth.
Boyero
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Boötes, the herdsman, is a northern constellation famous for its bright star Arcturus, the fourth brightest star in the night sky.
Jirafa
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Camelopardalis, the giraffe, is a large but faint constellation in the northern sky, representing a giraffe or a camel.
Capricornio
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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.
Casiopea
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Cassiopeia, representing a mythical queen, is a W-shaped constellation prominent in the northern sky and easy to recognize due to its unique shape.
Cefeo
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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.
Ballena
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Cetus, the sea monster or whale, is a constellation in the celestial equator associated with the Greek myth of Andromeda and Perseus.
Corona Boreal
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Corona Borealis, the northern crown, is a small, semicircular constellation in the northern sky, representing the crown of Ariadne.
Cisne
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Cygnus, the swan, is a northern constellation with the star Deneb, forming part of the Summer Triangle asterism.
Delfín
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Delta, the triangle, is a small constellation in the northern sky. It is named after the Greek letter Delta, resembling a triangular shape.
Dragón
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Draco, the dragon, is a northern constellation that winds around the Little Dipper, with its head near Hercules and its tail near Ursa Minor.
Caballito
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Equuleus, the little horse, is a small and faint constellation in the northern sky, representing a foal or small horse.
Géminis
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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.
Hércules
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Hercules, named after the Greek hero, is a northern constellation containing the Hercules Cluster, a globular star cluster visible with binoculars.
Lagarto
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Lacerta, the lizard, is a faint northern constellation that represents a lizard and is located between Cygnus and Andromeda.
Lince
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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.
Agradecimientos
Agradecemos a la International Astronomical Union (IAU) la definición y normalización de los límites oficiales de las constelaciones utilizados en la cartografía celeste.
Un agradecimiento especial a Sky & Telescope Magazine y a Roger Sinnott y Rick Fienberg por elaborar los gráficos y las tablas. Los patrones de constelaciones de Alan MacRobert se inspiraron en el trabajo de H. A. Rey y se ajustaron para respetar tradiciones anteriores.