Naming of Constellations and Asterisms

Alkaid The "leading" star of the Big Dipper Tuesday, February 22, 2011

The Camel Leopard Spotting a spotted constellation Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Directional Stars Stars with a sense of direction Sunday, May 2, 2010

Aquarius Floating through "watery" skies Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Microscopium Filling the starry gaps Saturday, October 17, 2009

Sobieski's Shield Shielding the night sky Friday, September 12, 2008

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