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Cancer

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The zodiac constellation of the crab, with faint stars such as Acubens, Asellus Australis, and Asellus Borealis.

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Aries

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A zodiac constellation that represents a ram, with notable stars including Hamal, Sheratan, and Mesarthim.

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Aquila

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Constellation representing an eagle, with the bright star Altair, Tarazed, and Alshain as its notable stars.

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Cassiopeia

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Constellation easily recognizable by its W-shape formed by five bright stars including Schedar, Caph, and Gamma Cassiopeiae.

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Ophiuchus

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Known as the 'Serpent Bearer', this constellation contains the main stars Rasalhague, Sabik, and Cebalrai.

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Canis Major

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Prominent constellation representing the 'Great Dog' with Sirius, the brightest star in the night sky, along with other stars like Adhara and Wezen.

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Centaurus

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Constellation representing the centaur Chiron, with Alpha Centauri (the closest star system to the Solar System) and Beta Centauri as its main stars.

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Orion

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A prominent constellation located on the celestial equator and visible throughout the world. Its main stars are Betelgeuse, Rigel, and a line of three stars forming Orion's Belt.

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Pisces

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Zodiac constellation known as the Fishes, linked by their tails. Main stars include Alpherg (Eta Piscium), Kullat Nunu (Epsilon Piscium), and omega Piscium.

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Cetus

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Constellation known as the 'Whale' or 'Sea Monster,' with main stars including Deneb Kaitos, Menkar, and Mira.

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Sagittarius

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The constellation representing an archer centaur, with main stars including Kaus Australis, Nunki, and Alnasl.

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Lyra

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A small constellation, often depicted as a lyre or harp, with its brightest star Vega, which is another vertex of the Summer Triangle.

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Leo

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Zodiac constellation representing the lion, with main stars including Regulus, Denebola, and Algieba.

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Gemini

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Zodiac constellation representing twins, with main stars being Castor and Pollux.

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Pegasus

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Constellation named after the mythical winged horse, with principal stars including Algenib, Scheat, and Markab.

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Draco

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Constellation that winds around the Little Dipper, representing a dragon. Main stars include Eltanin, Rastaban, and Thuban, the ancient pole star.

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Hercules

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Represents the mythical Greek hero, with main stars including Kornephoros, Zeta Herculis, and Sarin.

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Canis Minor

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A small constellation known as the 'Little Dog,' its main stars are Procyon and Gomeisa.

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Cygnus

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Also known as the Swan, it is a prominent constellation with main stars Deneb, Alberio, and Sadr forming the 'Northern Cross' asterism.

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Scorpius

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A constellation that resembles a scorpion with bright stars Antares, Shaula, and Lesath.

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Taurus

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Constellation representing a bull, it includes the bright star clusters the Pleiades and the Hyades with main stars Aldebaran, Elnath, and Beta Tauri.

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Virgo

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A large zodiac constellation representing a maiden, with main stars including Spica, Zavijava, and Porrima.

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Andromeda

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Adjacent to Pegasus, represents a princess from Greek mythology. Main stars are Alpheratz (shared with Pegasus), Mirach, and Almach.

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Ursa Major

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Largest northern hemisphere constellation, contains the Big Dipper asterism. Main stars include Dubhe, Merak, and Alkaid.

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Ursa Minor

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A small constellation also known as the Little Bear, it contains the Little Dipper asterism with main stars Polaris (the North Star), Kochab, and Pherkad.

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Aquarius

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Known as the Water Bearer, this zodiac constellation's main stars include Sadalmelik, Sadalsuud, and Aquarii.

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Crux

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Known as the Southern Cross, this small yet distinctive constellation features stars like Acrux, Mimosa, and Gacrux.

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Libra

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Zodiac constellation that symbolizes the scales of justice, with main stars including Zubenelgenubi, Zubeneschamali, and Brachium (Sigma Librae).

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Perseus

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Named after the Greek hero, it includes the variable star Algol (the Demon Star), Mirfak, and Atik (Omega Persei).

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Capricornus

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Zodiac constellation known as the Sea-Goat, with stars such as Deneb Algedi, Algedi, and Nashira.

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