contemporary astronomy, 88 constellations are recognized by the International Astronomical Union (IAU). Each constellation is a region of the sky bordered...

The International Astronomical Union (IAU) designates 88 constellations of stars. In the table below, they are ranked by the solid angle that they subtend...

The International Astronomical Union (IAU) designates 88 constellations. In the table below, they are listed by geographical visibility according to latitude...

lists of constellations are available: IAU designated constellations – a list of the current, or "modern", constellations Former constellations – a list...

brightest stars form a narrow diamond shape. It is one of the 88 IAU designated constellations defined in 1922. Scutum was named in 1684 by Polish astronomer...

well as of the more precisely delineated IAU designated constellations. In addition to the twelve constellations after which the twelve zodiac signs are...

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since been an IAU designated constellation. Horologium's associated region is wholly visible to observers south of 23°N. The constellation's brightest star—and...

documents. References can be found in the individual articles. IAU designated constellations by area Historical brightest stars, the brightest star in Earth's...

Former constellations are old historical Western constellations that for various reasons are no longer widely recognised or are not officially recognised...

vin-AT-iss-eye) is one of the 88 constellations designated by the International Astronomical Union (IAU). It is a small northern constellation that was created by...

asterisms or constellations, known as "officials" (Chinese 星官 xīng guān). The Chinese asterisms are generally smaller than the constellations of Hellenistic...

in somewhat recent use. IAU approval comes mostly from its Working Group on Star Names, which has been publishing a "List of IAU-approved Star Names" since...

Other multiples are rarely used. n-sphere Spat (angular unit) IAU designated constellations by area Stutzman, Warren L; Thiele, Gary A (2012-05-22). Antenna...

73rd of the IAU designated constellations by area. Its position in the Northern Celestial Hemisphere means that the whole constellation is visible to...

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countries invented their own constellations, some of which lasted into the early 20th century before today's constellations were internationally recognized...

Hydra is the largest of the 88 modern constellations, measuring 1303 square degrees, and also the longest at over 100 degrees. Its southern end borders...

the twelve constellations introduced by Keyser and de Houtman, which first appeared on a celestial globe in 1598. IAU-recognized constellations Indus (Chinese...

conditions). Columba (Chinese astronomy) IAU-recognized constellations "Columba, constellation boundary". The Constellations. International Astronomical Union...

'cow'). One of the 48 constellations described by the 2nd-century astronomer Ptolemy, Boötes is now one of the 88 modern constellations. It contains the fourth-brightest...

popular is the Bayer designation using the name of constellations to identify the stars within them. The IAU is the only internationally recognized authority...

The IAU recommended that during the transition period from the old, pre-1958 system to the new, the old longitude and latitude should be designated lI...

Pegasus is a constellation in the northern sky, named after the winged horse Pegasus in Greek mythology. It was one of the 48 constellations listed by the...

Ptolemy, and remains one of the 88 modern constellations. It is the second smallest of the modern constellations (after Crux), spanning only 72 square degrees...

Ptolemy, it remains one of the 88 modern constellations. It is the sixth largest of the modern constellations. The same name was later taken as a Latin...

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"Constellations: Lacerta–Vulpecula". Star Tales. Self-published. Retrieved 3 April 2016. Ridpath & Tirion 2001, pp. 172–173. "Naming Stars". IAU.org...

according to the modern IAU constellation boundaries, ψ10 lies in Lynx). Flamsteed designation Gould designation Lists of constellations Star catalogue Stellar...

It is one of the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd-century astronomer Ptolemy, and it remains one of the 88 modern constellations. The Ancient Greeks...