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Constellations of the Northern Hemisphere

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Lyra

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Resembles a lyre or small harp; its brightest star is Vega, one of the brightest stars in the night sky.

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Aquila

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The Eagle constellation contains Altair, a star that is part of the Summer Triangle asterism.

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Virgo

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Symbolizes a maiden and contains Spica, a bright star. It is the second-largest constellation in the sky.

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Pegasus

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The Winged Horse constellation contains the Great Square of Pegasus, an asterism. Notable stars include Algenib and Scheat.

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Taurus

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The Bull constellation is known for the Pleiades and Hyades star clusters. Notable stars include Aldebaran and El Nath.

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Ophiuchus

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Represents the serpent bearer and is located around the celestial equator. Notable stars include Rasalhague and Cebalrai.

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Gemini

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The Twins constellation, representing Castor and Pollux, features two bright stars of the same names.

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Aries

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Symbolizes a ram; among its stars are Hamal and Sheratan. It is another member of the Zodiac constellations.

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Pisces

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The Fishes constellation is known for its V-shaped pattern and being part of the Zodiac. Notable stars include Alpherg and Alrisha.

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Canis Major

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Known as the Great Dog, it is home to Sirius, the brightest star in the night sky.

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Cancer

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The Crab constellation is faint but notable for the Beehive Cluster (M44), an open star cluster.

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Boötes

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Resembles a herdsman or kite shape, with the bright star Arcturus located within it.

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Hercules

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Represents the mythological hero, is relatively faint but has a distinctive keystone shape. Notable stars include Kornephoros and Rasalgethi.

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Ursa Minor

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Also known as the Little Bear, it contains Polaris, the North Star, which is at the end of the Little Dipper's handle.

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Cassiopeia

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Resembles a 'W' or 'M' shaped pattern, named after a queen in Greek mythology. Notable stars include Schedar and Caph.

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Cepheus

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Named after a king in Greek mythology, it's shaped like a house. Notable stars include Alderamin and Alrai.

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Andromeda

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Named after a princess in Greek mythology, it is home to the Andromeda Galaxy (M31). Notable stars include Alpheratz and Mirach.

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Sagittarius

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The Archer constellation is best known in the Northern Hemisphere as a teapot-shaped asterism.

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Coma Berenices

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Named after Queen Berenice's Hair, this constellation is known for the Coma Star Cluster. Notable stars include Diadem and Alkaid.

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Aquarius

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Symbol of the Water Bearer, it's known for its Y-shaped pattern. Notable stars include Sadalmelik and Sadalsuud.

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Cygnus

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Known as the Swan, it features a cross-shaped asterism known as the Northern Cross. Notable stars include Deneb and Albireo.

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Draco

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The Dragon is a long constellation winding around the Little Dipper. Notable stars include Eltanin and Rastaban.

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Ursa Major

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Known as the Great Bear, it's home to the Big Dipper. Notable stars include Dubhe and Alkaid.

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Libra

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The Scales constellation, historically associated with balance. Notable stars include Zubenelgenubi and Zubeneschamali.

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Perseus

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Named after a Greek hero, this constellation contains the famous variable star Algol, known as the Demon Star.

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Leo

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Resembling a lion, notable stars include Regulus and Algieba, and it is part of the Zodiac group.

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Canis Minor

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The Lesser Dog constellation contains Procyon, one of the brightest stars and part of the Winter Triangle asterism.

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Orion

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One of the most recognizable constellations, known for its belt of three stars. Notable stars include Betelgeuse and Rigel.

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Capricornus

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Known as the Sea Goat, it is faint but has a distinctive shape. Notable stars include Algedi and Dabih.

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Scorpius

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Resembles a scorpion and contains the bright red star Antares, often referred to as the 'heart of the scorpion'.

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