Constellations

Pisces is a northern sky constellation and the 14th largest constellation in the sky. The name Pisces is the Latin plural for fish. The vernal equinox is currently located in … Read more

Aquarius is part of the zodiac and is located in the southern hemisphere. It is found in a part of the sky nicknamed the Sea. This region is so named … Read more

Capricornus is a southern sky constellation best recognized as being part of the zodiac. Contrary to popular belief, Capricornus is not represented by a goat, but rather a sea-goat: a … Read more

Ophiuchus wasn’t always a popular or talked about constellation, but it’s a treat for amateur astronomers to explore. It is rising in prominence due to its size, position, and notable … Read more

Scorpius is by far one of the most easily recognizable constellations in the night sky. It is also one of the most prominent constellations of the zodiac, and has been … Read more

Libra is a constellation of the zodiac visible generally from May through August in the Northern Hemisphere, and April through September in the Southern Hemisphere. The name Libra comes from … Read more

Virgo is one of the constellations of the zodiac in astronomy. Virgo is not one of the constellations that looks like what it represents – a maiden in this case– … Read more

Leo is one of the most ancient and recognizable of all the constellations. It was recognized by Ptolemy in the 2nd century and was included in his list of 48 … Read more

Cancer is a constellation which is part of the zodiac and is visible in both the Northern and Southern hemispheres. The name Cancer comes for the Latin for “the crab”, … Read more

Gemini is one of the constellations of the zodiac. The 2nd century AD astronomer Ptolemy had listed Gemini as one of his 48 constellations. Gemini comes from the Latin word for “twins”, which the … Read more

Taurus is one of the constellations of the zodiac. The name Taurus comes from the Latin word for ‘the bull’, which is the animal the constellation has always depicted. It … Read more