Hydra

Hydra is the largest constellation in the sky. It is associated with a serpent, snake, or a dragon. All of which are reserved for the constellation Draco. It's total length is over 100 degrees. Despite it's appearance Hydra is not a serpent or a dragon, he is a multi-headed monster that was killed and taken in the claws of a raven to Apollo, the god of music. Therefore he was placed in the sky for all to see.

HYDRA FACTS

Location: near the celestial equator.
Fun Fact: Hydra is the largest constellation in the whole constellation groups. 
 

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