Category: Constellation
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APUS
Apus, a diminutive constellation positioned in the southern celestial expanse. Distinguished by a captivating reddish glow, the four brightest stars in Apus paint the celestial canvas. Alpha Apodis is an orange giant with 48 times the diameter and 928 times the luminosity of our Sun. Click on the link to learn more.
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ANTLIA
Antlia, situated in the Southern Celestial Hemisphere, derives its name from the Latin and Greek words for “pump,” representing an air pump. Originally designated as Antlia Pneumatica, this constellation was delineated by Nicolas-Louis de Lacaille during the 18th century.
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ANDROMEDA CONSTELLATION
The Andromeda constellation, featuring 16 visible stars in the northern sky, draws its name from the mythological Andromeda princess, as designated by ancient Greeks. This celestial expanse encompasses the Andromeda Galaxy, the closest full-fledged galaxy to our Milky Way. Click on the link to learn more.
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PISCES
The Pisces constellation is positioned between the similar-sized Aquarius to the southwest and the smaller Aries to the east, Pisces holds a special place in the cosmic arrangement. The intersection of the ecliptic and the celestial equator occurs within this constellation, as well as in Virgo. Click on the link to learn more.
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AQUARIUS
The constellation Aquarius, one of the 88 officially recognized constellations in the night sky with apparent magnitude 2.9 and Beta Aquarii is the brightest star in the constellation. Positioned in the southern hemisphere, Aquarius is commonly associated with the Water Bearer from ancient Greek mythology. Click on the link to learn more.
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CAPRICORNUS
Capricornus, commonly known as Capricorn represents a sea goat in ancient mythology. Capricornus is often associated with the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, marking the Sun’s southernmost point. Defined by contemporary boundaries, Capricornus shares its borders with Aquila, Sagittarius, Microscopium, Piscis Austrinus, and Aquarius. Click on the link to learn more.
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SAGITTARIUS
The Sagittarius constellation, a prominent feature of the southern celestial hemisphere, positioned along the Milky Way. It is one of the 88 officially recognized constellations and lies between Scorpius and Ophiuchus to the west and Capricornus and Microscopium to the east. Click on the link to learn more.
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SCORPIUS
Scorpius, the striking constellation of the southern hemisphere is one of the 88 officially recognized constellations positioned near the heart of the Milky Way. Notable features include the globular cluster Messier 4 (M4), the open cluster Messier 7 (M7) known as Ptolemy’s Cluster, and the Butterfly Cluster (M6). Click on the link to learn more.
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LIBRA
The constellation Libra, often symbolizing balance and justice is Nestled between Virgo and Scorpius, Libra is characterized by its faintness, lacking first-magnitude stars, yet it holds significant cultural importance. Click on the link to learn more.
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VIRGO
The Virgo constellation, nestled between Leo to the west and Libra to the east, is a significant feature of the night sky. The ecliptic intersects the celestial equator within this constellation and Pisces. The constellation can be easily found through its brightest star, Spica. Click on the link to learn more.