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Celestial Navigation: The Constellations
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Orion
A prominent constellation located on the celestial equator, best visible in the winter sky.
Ursa Major
Contains the Big Dipper asterism, and is visible throughout the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
Cassiopeia
A W-shaped constellation best seen in the Northern Hemisphere during the autumn.
Aquarius
Known as the Water Bearer, best viewed in the autumn sky.
Leo
Resembles a lion, and can be easily spotted in the spring sky.
Scorpius
A zodiac constellation resembling a scorpion, best visible in summer.
Cygnus
Also known as the Northern Cross, most visible in the summer.
Taurus
A constellation known as the Bull, best seen in the winter months.
Gemini
The constellation of the Twins, which is most visible in winter.
Virgo
A zodiac constellation representing a Maiden, best observed in spring.
Andromeda
Visible in autumn, this constellation is famous for the Andromeda Galaxy.
Pegasus
Best visible in the fall, recognizable by the Great Square asterism.
Draco
A constellation visible all year in the Northern Hemisphere, depicting a dragon.
Cancer
The least bright zodiac constellation, best seen in the late winter to early spring.
Sagittarius
Easiest to see in the summer, this constellation represents an archer.
Lyra
A small constellation best observed in the summer, home to the bright star Vega.
Aquila
Best visible in summer, this constellation represents an eagle.
Capricornus
Resembling a goat, best viewed in the fall.
Aries
A small constellation best visible in late autumn, depicting a ram.
Perseus
Visible in winter, this constellation is named after a Greek hero.
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