Constellation Mythology
The Eighty-Eight Constellations
Andromeda - the Chained Maiden
Antlia - the Air Pump
Apus - the Bird of Paradise
Aquarius - the Water Carrier
Aquila - the Eagle
Ara - the Altar
Aries - the Ram
Auriga - the Charioteer
Boötes - the Herdsman
Caelum - the Chisel
Camelopardalis - the Giraffe
Cancer - the Crab
Canes Venatici - the Hunting Dogs
Canis Major - the Big Dog
Canis Minor - the Small Dog
Capricornus - the Sea Goat
Carina - the Keel of the Argo Navis
Cassiopeia - the Queen
Centaurus - the Centaur
Cepheus - the King
Cetus - the Whale
Chamaeleon - the Chameleon
Circinus - the Compass
Columba - the Dove
Coma Berenices - Berenice's Hair
Corona Australis - the Southern Crown
Corona Borealis - the Northern Crown
Corvus - the Raven
Crater - the Cup
Crux - the Southern Cross
Cygnus - the Swan
Delphinus - the Dolphin
Dorado - the Dolphinfish
Draco - the Dragon
Equuleus - the Little Horse
Eridanus - the Celestial River
Fornax - the Furnace
Gemini - the Twins
Grus - the Crane
Hercules - the Strong Man
Horologium - the Pendulum Clock
Hydra - the Water Serpent
Hydrus - the Water Snake
Indus - the Indian
Lacerta - the Lizard
Leo - the Lion
Leo Minor - the Little Lion
Lepus - the Hare
Libra - the Scales
Lupus - the Wolf
Lynx - the Lynx
Lyra - the Harp
Mensa - the Table Mountain
Microscopium - the Microscope
Monoceros - the Unicorn
Musca - the Fly
Norma - the Level
Octans - the Octant
Ophiuchus - the Serpent Holder
Orion - the Great Hunter
Pavo - the Peacock
Pegasus - the Winged Horse
Perseus - the Greek Hero
Phoenix - the Firebird
Pictor - the Painter's Easel
Pisces - the Fishes
Piscis Austrinus - the Southern Fish
Puppis - the Stern of the Argo Navis
Pyxis - the Compass of the Argo Navis
Reticulum - the Reticle
Sagitta - the Arrow
Sagittarius - the Archer
Scorpius - the Scorpoin
Sculptor - the Sculptor's Tool
Scutum - the Shield
Serpens - the Serpent
Sextans - the Sextant
Taurus - the Bull
Telescopium - the Telescope
Triangulum - the Triangle
Triangulum Australe - the Southern Triangle
Tucana - the Toucan
Ursa Major - the Big Bear
Ursa Minor - the Small Bear
Vela - the Sails of the Argo Navis
Virgo - the Young Maiden
Volans - the Flying Fish
Vulpecula - the Little Fox
Other Stars and Star Groups
North Circumpolar Constellations Map
Fall Constellations Map
Spring Constellations Map
Summer Constellations Map
Winter Constellations Map
South Circumpolar Constellations Map
The Summer Triangle
The Winter Circle
Argo Navis - the Ship of the Argonauts
The Pleiades - the Seven Sisters
Polaris - Pole Star or North Star
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