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The International Astronomical Union recognizes 88 constellations covering the entire northern and southern sky. Here is a selection of the most familiar and easily seen constellations in the northern sky.
Aquarius
Aquila, the Eagle
Aries, the Ram
Auriga, the Charioteer
Boötes, the Herdsman
Cancer, the Crab
Canis Major, the Great Dog
Capricornus, the Sea-Goat
Cassiopeia, the Queen
Cygnus, the Swan
Gemini, the Twins
Leo, the Lion
Libra, the Scales
Lyra, the Harp
Orion, the Hunter
Pegasus, the Flying Horse
Perseus, the Hero
Pisces, the Fish
Sagittarius, the Archer
Scorpius, the Scorpion
Taurus, the Bull
Ursa Major, the Great Bear
Virgo