Here is a list of the 88 modern constellations by their area in the sky, measured in square degrees. Orion is a remarkable constellation, visible from most places on the globe (but not always the whole year long). ... A solid angle is the three dimensional analog of the ordinary angle. ...

Note: Categories: Astronomy stubs | Constellations listed by Ptolemy | Modern constellations | Constellations ... This article is about the constellation and astrological sign Virgo. ... Ursa Major is a constellation visible throughout the year in the northern hemisphere. ... Cetus (a name from Greek mythology, referring to a Whale or Sea Monster) is a constellation of the southern sky, in the region known as the Water, near other watery constellations like Aquarius, Pisces, and Eridanus. ... Named after the Roman name (Hercules) of the Greek mythological hero Herakles, Hercules is the fifth largest of the 88 modern constellations. ... Categories: Astronomy stubs | Constellations listed by Ptolemy | Modern constellations | Constellations ... Pegasus is a northern constellation, named after the mythological Pegasus. ... Draco (Latin for Dragon) is a far northern constellation that is circumpolar for many northern hemisphere observers. ... For other uses, see Centaurus (disambiguation). ... Aquarius (♒), being Latin for of the water, is one of the oldest recognized constellations along the zodiac, the suns apparent path. ... Ophiuchus (known as the serpent holder) is one of the 88 constellations, and was also one of the 48 listed by Ptolemy. ... Leo (Latin for lion) is a constellation of the zodiac. ... Boötes, a name deriving from Egypt, is one of the 88 modern constellations and was also one of the 48 constellations listed by Ptolemy. ... In classical zoological taxonomy, Pisces is the scientific name of the superclass Pisces, which has been proven paraphyletic. ... Sagittarius (♐, and Latin for Archer) is a constellation of the zodiac, commonly depicted as a centaur drawing a bow. ... Cygnus (Latin for swan) is a northern constellation. ... Taurus (♉) is one of the constellations of the zodiac, and its name is Latin for Bull. ... Camelopardalis, Latin for giraffe, is the name of a large but faint northern constellation first recorded by Jakob Bartsch in 1624, but probably created earlier by Petrus Plancius. ... Andromeda is a constellation named for the princess Andromeda (which is Greek for Ruler over men), a character in greek mythology. ... Categories: Astronomy stubs | Modern constellations | Constellations | Puppis constellation | Argo Navis constellation ... Categories: Constellations listed by Ptolemy | Modern constellations | Constellations | Auriga constellation ... Aquila ( Latin for Eagle), is one of the 48 constellations listed by Ptolemy and is now also part of the list of 88 constellations acknowledged by the IAU. It lies roughly at the celestial equator. ... Serpens (the snake) is one of the 88 modern constellations, and was also one of the 48 listed by Ptolemy. ... Perseus is a northern constellation, named after the Greek hero who slew the monster Medusa. ... Cassiopeia is a northern constellation which greek mythology considered to represent a vain queen. ... Orion, a constellation often referred to as The Hunter, is a prominent constellation, perhaps the best-known in the sky. ... Cepheus is a northern constellation named after a character in Greek mythology, and is considered to representing a king. ... Categories: Astronomy stubs | Modern constellations | Constellations | Northern constellations ... This article is about the constellation. ... For information on the US space program named Gemini see Project Gemini. ... In astronomy and astrology, Cancer (♋), Latin for crab, is one of the twelve constellations of the zodiac. ... Categories: Astronomy stubs | Modern constellations | Constellations | Vela constellation | Argo Navis constellation ... For the fictional alien character Scorpius from Farscape see Scorpius (Farscape). ... Carina ( Latin for keel) is a southern constellation which forms part of the old constellation of Argo Navis. ... Monoceros (Latin for Unicorn) is a faint constellation on the winter night sky, surrounded by Orion to the west, Gemini to the north, Canis Major to the south and Hydra to the east. ... Categories: Astronomy stubs | Modern constellations | Constellations | Sculptor constellation ... Categories: Astronomy stubs | Modern constellations | Constellations ... Canes Venatici (Latin for hunting dogs) is a small northern constellation that was introduced by Johannes Hevelius in the 17th century. ... For the rocket, see Aries (rocket) Aries (♈) is one of the constellations of the zodiac, and its name is Latin for Ram. ... Capricornus (♑), a name meaning Horned Goat in Latin, is one of the constellations of the zodiac. ... Categories: Astronomy stubs | Modern constellations | Constellations ... Coma Berenices (Latin for Berenices Hair) is a traditional asterism that has since become a constellation. ... Canis Major (Latin for big dog) is one of the 88 modern constellations, and was also in Ptolemys list of 48 constellations. ... Categories: Astronomy stubs | Modern constellations | Constellations | Pavo constellation ... Categories: Astronomy stubs | Modern constellations | Constellations ... For the autoimmune disorder see lupus erythematosus. ... For the Ancient Roman coin denomination, see sextans (coin). ... Categories: Astronomy stubs | Modern constellations | Constellations ... Categories: Astronomy stubs | Modern constellations | Constellations ... Categories: Astronomy stubs | Modern constellations | Constellations ... Categories: Astronomy stubs | Constellations listed by Ptolemy | Modern constellations | Constellations | Lepus constellation ... The constellation Lyra (Latin for Lyre) already formed part of Ptolemys list of 48 constellations and is also one of the 88 modern constellations approved by the IAU. Lyra is not very big but still easy to find because its principal star, Vega, is also a vertex of Summer... Categories: Astronomy stubs | Constellations listed by Ptolemy | Modern constellations | Constellations ... Vulpecula, being Latin for Fox, is a faint northern constellation located in the middle of the Summer Triangle, an asterism consisting of the stars Deneb, Vega and Altair. ... Columba, Latin for dove, is a small constellation just south to Canis Major and Lepus, it was cut out of the constellation Canis Major by Augustin Royer, in 1679. ... Ursa Minor is a constellation in the northern sky, the name of which means Small Bearin Latin. ... Categories: Astronomy stubs | Modern constellations | Constellations ... Categories: Astronomy stubs | Modern constellations | Constellations ... Categories: Astronomy stubs | Modern constellations | Constellations | Pictor constellation ... Categories: Astronomy stubs | Constellations listed by Ptolemy | Modern constellations | Constellations | Piscis Austrinus constellation ... Categories: Astronomy stubs | Modern constellations | Constellations | Hydrus constellation ... The constellation Antlia (Latin for pump) is a relatively new constellation as it was only created in the 18th century, being too faint to be acknowledged by the ancient greeks. ... ARA may stand for: Armada Republica Argentina, the navy of Argentina. ... Leo Minor (Latin for Small Lion) is a rather dim constellation that can - barely - be recognized as a triangle and lies between the easily discerned constellations Ursa Major and Leo. ... Categories: Astronomy stubs | Modern constellations | Constellations | Pyxis constellation | Argo Navis constellation ... Categories: Astronomy stubs | Modern constellations | Constellations ... For the genus of birds, see Apus (biology). ... For the biological genus of lizards, see Lacerta (genus). ... Delphinus (disambiguation). ... Corvus (Latin for Raven/Crow) is a small southern constellation with only 11 stars visible to the naked eye (brighter than magnitude 5. ... Canis Minor (Latin for little dog) is one of the 88 modern constellations, and was also in Ptolemys list of 48 constellations. ... Categories: Astronomy stubs | Modern constellations | Constellations | Dorado constellation ... Corona Borealis (Latin for northern crown) is a small northern constellation whose main stars form a semicircular arc. ... Categories: Astronomy stubs | Modern constellations | Constellations ... Categories: Astronomy stubs | Modern constellations | Constellations | Mensa constellation ... Categories: Astronomy stubs | Modern constellations | Constellations | Volans constellation ... Categories: Astronomy stubs | Modern constellations | Constellations ... For the southern constellation, see Triangulum Australe. ... Chamaeleon (Latin for chameleon) is a minor southern constellation that was included in Johann Bayers Uranometria, but may have been in use somewhat earlier. ... Categories: Astronomy stubs | Modern constellations | Constellations ... Categories: Astronomy stubs | Modern constellations | Constellations ... For the second stomach of a ruminant animal, see this article. ... For the northern constellation, see Triangulum. ... For the Roman shield, see Scutum (shield). ... Categories: Astronomy stubs | Modern constellations | Constellations ... Sagitta, being Latin for Arrow, is the third-smallest of all constellations (only Equuleus and Crux are smaller). ... References Burnham, Robert (1978). ... CRUX is a lightweight, i686-optimized Linux distribution targeted at experienced Linux users. ...

* Serpens is divided into two parts: Serpens Caput (429 sq.deg.) and Serpens Cauda (208 sq.deg.).