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Constellations of the Northern Hemisphere
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Ursa Major
Known as the Great Bear, it's home to the Big Dipper. Notable stars include Dubhe and Alkaid.
Ursa Minor
Also known as the Little Bear, it contains Polaris, the North Star, which is at the end of the Little Dipper's handle.
Cassiopeia
Resembles a 'W' or 'M' shaped pattern, named after a queen in Greek mythology. Notable stars include Schedar and Caph.
Cygnus
Known as the Swan, it features a cross-shaped asterism known as the Northern Cross. Notable stars include Deneb and Albireo.
Lyra
Resembles a lyre or small harp; its brightest star is Vega, one of the brightest stars in the night sky.
Orion
One of the most recognizable constellations, known for its belt of three stars. Notable stars include Betelgeuse and Rigel.
Draco
The Dragon is a long constellation winding around the Little Dipper. Notable stars include Eltanin and Rastaban.
Cepheus
Named after a king in Greek mythology, it's shaped like a house. Notable stars include Alderamin and Alrai.
Aquila
The Eagle constellation contains Altair, a star that is part of the Summer Triangle asterism.
Gemini
The Twins constellation, representing Castor and Pollux, features two bright stars of the same names.
Perseus
Named after a Greek hero, this constellation contains the famous variable star Algol, known as the Demon Star.
Cancer
The Crab constellation is faint but notable for the Beehive Cluster (M44), an open star cluster.
Leo
Resembling a lion, notable stars include Regulus and Algieba, and it is part of the Zodiac group.
Virgo
Symbolizes a maiden and contains Spica, a bright star. It is the second-largest constellation in the sky.
Libra
The Scales constellation, historically associated with balance. Notable stars include Zubenelgenubi and Zubeneschamali.
Boötes
Resembles a herdsman or kite shape, with the bright star Arcturus located within it.
Andromeda
Named after a princess in Greek mythology, it is home to the Andromeda Galaxy (M31). Notable stars include Alpheratz and Mirach.
Taurus
The Bull constellation is known for the Pleiades and Hyades star clusters. Notable stars include Aldebaran and El Nath.
Aries
Symbolizes a ram; among its stars are Hamal and Sheratan. It is another member of the Zodiac constellations.
Sagittarius
The Archer constellation is best known in the Northern Hemisphere as a teapot-shaped asterism.
Capricornus
Known as the Sea Goat, it is faint but has a distinctive shape. Notable stars include Algedi and Dabih.
Aquarius
Symbol of the Water Bearer, it's known for its Y-shaped pattern. Notable stars include Sadalmelik and Sadalsuud.
Pisces
The Fishes constellation is known for its V-shaped pattern and being part of the Zodiac. Notable stars include Alpherg and Alrisha.
Canis Major
Known as the Great Dog, it is home to Sirius, the brightest star in the night sky.
Canis Minor
The Lesser Dog constellation contains Procyon, one of the brightest stars and part of the Winter Triangle asterism.
Hercules
Represents the mythological hero, is relatively faint but has a distinctive keystone shape. Notable stars include Kornephoros and Rasalgethi.
Pegasus
The Winged Horse constellation contains the Great Square of Pegasus, an asterism. Notable stars include Algenib and Scheat.
Scorpius
Resembles a scorpion and contains the bright red star Antares, often referred to as the 'heart of the scorpion'.
Ophiuchus
Represents the serpent bearer and is located around the celestial equator. Notable stars include Rasalhague and Cebalrai.
Coma Berenices
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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