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
Sagittarius, the Archer
The constellation originated in Sumeria, then was picked up by the Greeks. But they appear to have missed something in
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