Cancer, the Crab
It is a small constellation of faint stars, so it is difficult to find in the sky. In mythology, it […]
Scorpius, the Scorpion
The brightest star in Scorpius is Antares, which is in the middle of the scorpion’s curving body. This brilliant red
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Sagittarius, the Archer
The constellation originated in Sumeria, then was picked up by the Greeks. But they appear to have missed something in
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Lyra, the Harp
The legend of Lyra tells the story of Orpheus, who was given a harp by the god Apollo. Orpheus’ music
Cygnus, the Swan
The constellation’s brightest star is Deneb — an Arabic word that means “the tail.” Deneb represents the tail of the
Aquila, the Eagle
The brightest star in Aquila is Altair, “the eagle,” a white star that is about 17 light-years from Earth. Altair
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