Almagest
The Corona Borealis Constellation
Located in the northern hemisphere is the faint constellation of Corona Borealis, otherwise known as the "Northern Crown".
The Corona Australis Constellation
In the southern skies lies the faint constellation known a Corona Australis (aka. the "Southern Crown"), one of the 88…
The Chamaeleon Constellation
Located in the southern sky is the small Chamaeleon constellation, an asterism that was first defined in the 16th century.
Do Stars Move? Tracking Their Movements Across the Sky
The stars look static in the sky, but are they moving? How fast, and how do we know? What events…
What Constellation is the Sun in?
Since the constellations are based on their appearance from Earth, the Sun does not belong to any. But if you…
What is Uranus Named After?
Uranus was named in honor of the father of Cronos in Greek mythology, befitting its place in the Solar System…
The Cepheus Constellation
Located in the northern hemisphere is Cepheus, one of the 48 constellations included by Ptolemy in his classic work, The…
The Centaurus Constellation
Located in the southern skies is the classic constellation Centaurus, the ninth largest constellation and one of the original 48…
The Cassiopeia Constellation
In the northern skies (recognizable from its W shape) is the familiar constellation of Cassiopeia, one of the 48 traditional…
The Constellation Capricornus
Located in the ecliptic plane of the galaxy, where it is bordered by other "watery" asterisms, is the ancient constellation…