Constellations
 

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        There are twelve constellations close to the ecliptic of our sun.
  They were named, long ago, for  animals and the mythical Gods who
  took shape in the stars. We call these twelve constellations
  The Zodiac- the Greek word for 'circle of the animals'. But,
  did you know that The Zodiac is one of only eight
  constellation families in our galaxy?

        There are 88 constellations. But, most of these are not visible
   without a telescope.

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Ursa Major

Zodiac

Perseus

Hercules

Orion

Heavenly Waters

Bayer Group

La Caille
Ursa Major Leo Cassiopeia Hercules Orion Delphinus Hydrus Norma
Ursa Minor Virgo Cepheus Sagitta Canis Major Equuleus Dorado Circinus
Draco Libra Andromeda Aquila Canis Minor Eridanus Volans Telescopium
Canes Venatici Scorpius Perseus Lyra Monoceros Pisces Austrinus Apus Miscroscope
Bootes Sagittarius Pegasus Cygnus Lepus Carina Pavus Sculptor
Coma Berenice Capricorn Cetus Vulpecula Puppis Grus Fornax
Corona Borealis Aquarius Auriga Hydra Vela Phoenix Caelum
Camelopardalis Pisces Lacerta Sextans Pyxis Tucana Horologium
Lynx Aries Triangulum Crater Columba Indus Octans
Leo Minor Taurus Corvus Chamaeleon Mensa
Gemini Ophiuchus Musca Reticulum
Cancer Serpens Pictor
Scutum Antlia
Centaurus
Lupus
Corona Australis
Ara
Triangulum Australis
Crux