Constellations

Reference The Scorpius constellation is one of the 13 zodiac constellations and one of the brightest constellations in the sky. We explore the Scorpion in more detail here.

Reference The Pleiades is a bright star cluster and a popular skywatching target. We take a look at where it is located and the mythology behind the famous asterism.

Reference Gemini, one of Ptolemy's ancient constellations, is named for the Greek twins Castor and Pollux, which are also the names of two of its stars.

Reference Aries is one of Ptolemy's ancient constellations and is named for the Greek legend of the ram with the golden fleece sacrificed by Phrixus for Zeus.

Reference Virgo is the largest constellation of the Zodiac and contains the bright star Spica, many exoplanets and deep-space objects.

Refrence Boötes is a constellation in the northern hemisphere containing one of the brightest stars in the night sky, Arcturus.

Reference Taurus the bull is one of the most noticeable and well-documented constellations steeped in myth and legend and packed with fascinating cosmic objects.

Reference Perseus is the 24th largest constellation in the sky and is visible across the Northern Hemisphere We explore the ancient constellation in more detail here.