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Scorpius constellation graphic illustration showing bright stars in the formation of a scorpion.

Scorpius constellation: Facts about the Scorpion

By Rebecca Sohn, Kim Ann Zimmermann Last updated

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.

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Pleiades star cluster appears as a group of bright blue stars surrounded by hazy clouds.

The Pleiades: Facts about the "Seven Sisters" star cluster

By Rebecca Sohn, Adam Mann Last updated

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.

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graphic illustration of the gemini constellation in the night sky.

Gemini constellation: Facts, location and myth

By Stefanie Waldek Last updated

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.

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graphic illustration depicting the aries constellation in the night sky with a faint white line joining major stars in the constellation.

Aries constellation: Facts, location and myth

By Stefanie Waldek Last updated

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.

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Virgo constellation graphic illustration.

Virgo constellation: Location, stars and mythology

By Briley Lewis Last updated

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

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an illustration showing a comet near Ursa Minor, the little dipper

How to see comet E1 ATLAS high in the night sky in July near the Little Dipper

By Brett Tingley Published

A comet discovered just months ago will make for an easy-to-spot, if somewhat dim, target for summer skywatchers eager to see a snowball streak through the solar system.

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graphic illustration of the Boötes constellation

Boötes constellation: Location, stars and mythology

By Tim Childers, Rebecca Sohn Last updated

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

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a gray-black dark nebula spreads through space, obscuring dozens of background stars

Dark nebula dominates gorgeous new view of Orion constellation (photo)

By Samantha Mathewson Published

A telescope at Kitt Peak National Observatory in Arizona has captured a striking new view of a dark nebula called LDN 1622, located in the nearby Orion complex.

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graphic illustration of Taurus constellation in night sky.

Taurus Constellation: Facts, location and stars of the Bull

By Robert Lea Last updated

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.

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Perseus constellation filled with bright blue, white and yellow stars.

Perseus constellation: Facts, location and myth

By Stefanie Waldek Last updated

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.

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