Constellation

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Constellation, kon stuh LAY shuhn, is a group of stars visible within a particular region of the night sky. The word constellation also refers to the region in which a specific group of stars appears. Astronomers have divided the sky into 88 areas, or constellations.

Cassiopeia

Cassiopeia, kas ee uh PEE uh, is an easily seen constellation of the Northern Hemisphere. It is on the side of the North Star opposite the Big… See more »

Hercules

Hercules is a constellation of the Northern Hemisphere between Corona Borealis and Lyra. It is best seen high overhead in summer. The red star… See more »

Andromeda

Andromeda, an DROM uh duh, is a constellation of the northern celestial hemisphere. It extends from the constellation Perseus to the northeast… See more »

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