Virgo
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Abbreviation	Vir
Genitive	Virginis
Symbology	the Virgin
Right ascension	13 h
Declination	0°
Area	1294 sq. deg. Ranked 2nd
Number of stars (magnitude < 3)	3
Brightest star	Spica (α Vir) (App. magnitude 1.0)
Meteor showers	Virginids Mu Virginids
Bordering constellations	Boötes Coma Berenices Leo Crater Corvus Hydra Libra Serpens Caput
Visible at latitudes between +80° and −80° Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of May

Virgo (Latin for virgin, symbol , Unicode ♍) is a constellation of the zodiac. Lying between Leo to the west and the Libra to the east, it is one of the largest constellations in the sky. It can be easily found through its bright α star, Spica. Hey look. ... The genitive case is a grammatical case that indicates a relationship, primarily one of possession, between the noun in the genitive case and another noun. ... In Roman times, Vestal Virgins were strictly celibate or they were punished by death. ... Right ascension (RA; symbol α: Greek letter alpha) is the astronomical term for one of the two coordinates of a point on the celestial sphere when using the equatorial coordinate system. ... In astronomy, declination (dec) is one of the two coordinates of the equatorial coordinate system, the other being either right ascension or hour angle. ... Here is a list of the 88 modern constellations by their area in the sky, measured in square degrees. ... // Headline text HEY!! HOW ARE YOU ALL?? Its nice of you to come read this page. ... Spica (α Vir / α Virginis / Alpha Virginis) is the brightest star in the constellation Virgo, and one of the brightest stars in the nighttime sky. ... // Headline text HEY!! HOW ARE YOU ALL?? Its nice of you to come read this page. ... Leonid Meteor Shower From earliest times, humankind has noticed flurries of meteors that seemed to emanate from particular points in the sky at particular times of the year. ... Boötes, a name deriving from Egypt, is one of the 88 modern constellations and was also one of the 48 constellations listed by Ptolemy. ... Coma Berenices (Latin for Berenices Hair) is a traditional asterism that has since become a constellation. ... Leo (Latin for lion, symbol , Unicode ♌) is a constellation of the zodiac. ... Crater (Latin for cup) is one of the 88 modern constellations and was also one of the 48 listed by Ptolemy. ... Corvus (Latin for Raven/Crow) is a small southern constellation with only 11 stars visible to the naked eye (brighter than magnitude 5. ... Hydra is the largest of the 88 modern constellations, and was also one of the 48 constellations listed by Ptolemy. ... Libra (Latin for balance, symbol , Unicode ) is a constellation of the zodiac. ... Serpens (the snake) is one of the 88 modern constellations, and was also one of the 48 listed by Ptolemy. ... Latin is an ancient Indo-European language originally spoken in the region around Rome called Latium. ... In Roman times, Vestal Virgins were strictly celibate or they were punished by death. ... Image File history File links Symbol of Virgo Created by Brent Friedman (myself), Aug 10 2005, using Photoshop CS File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Due to technical limitations, some web browsers may not display some special characters in this article. ... Orion is a remarkable constellation, visible from most places on the globe at one time or another during the year. ... Indo-European Zodiac signs, 16th century , medieval woodcuts The term zodiac (from Greek zodiakos [kyklos], circle of little animals, from zodiaion, the diminutive of zoon animal) denotes several places where a circle of twelve animals occurs. ... Leo (Latin for lion, symbol , Unicode ♌) is a constellation of the zodiac. ... Libra (Latin for balance, symbol , Unicode ) is a constellation of the zodiac. ...

Notable features

The most prominent star in Virgo is Spica (α Vir), which was sometimes considered to represent an ear of wheat in Virgo's hand. Spica makes it easy to locate Virgo, as it can be found by following the curve of the Big Dipper to Arcturus in Boötes and continuing from there in the same curve ("follow the arc to Arcturus and speed on to Spica"). The Pleiades star cluster A star is a massive, compact body of plasma in outer space that is currently producing or has produced energy through nuclear fusion. ... Spica (α Vir / α Virginis / Alpha Virginis) is the brightest star in the constellation Virgo, and one of the brightest stars in the nighttime sky. ... Ursa Major (Ursa Maior in Latin) is a constellation visible throughout the year in the northern hemisphere. ... Arcturus (α Boo / α Boötis / Alpha Boötis) is the brightest star in the constellation Boötes, and the third brightest star in the night sky, with a visual magnitude of −0. ... Boötes, a name deriving from Egypt, is one of the 88 modern constellations and was also one of the 48 constellations listed by Ptolemy. ...

Other bright stars in Virgo include β Vir (Zavijava), γ Vir (Porrima), δ Vir (Auva) and ε Vir (Vindemiatrix). Other fainter stars that were also given names are ζ Vir (Heze), η Vir (Zaniah), ι Vir (Syrma) and μ Vir (Rijl al Awwa). Zavijava (also Zavijah)ist the name of the star Beta Virginis in the constellation virgin. ... Gamma Virginis (γ Vir / γ Virginis) is a star in the constellation Virgo. ... Delta Virginis (δ Vir / δ Virginis) is a red giant star in the constellation Virgo. ... Epsilon Virginis (ε Vir / ε Virginis) is a star in the constellation Virgo. ... Zeta Virginis (ζ Vir / ζ Virginis) is a star in the constellation Virgo. ... Zaniah is the designation of the fixed star Eta Virginis. ... Iota Virginis (ι Vir / ι Virginis) is a star in the constellation Virgo. ... Mu Virginis (μ Vir / μ Virginis ) is a star in the constellation Virgo. ...

The star 70 Virginis is an extrasolar planetary system with one confirmed planet 6.6 times the mass of Jupiter. 70 Virginis (also designated HD 217014 and SAO 090896, HR 5072) is a main sequence star in the constellation Virgo. ... Infrared image of the star GQ Lupi (A) orbited by a brown dwarf or planet (b). ... Atmospheric characteristics Atmospheric pressure 70 kPa Hydrogen ~86% Helium ~14% Methane 0. ...

Due to the effects of precession, the First Point of Libra, (also known as the autumn equinox point) lies within the boundaries of Virgo very close to β Vir. This is one of the two points in the sky where the celestial equator crosses the ecliptic (the other being the First Point of Aries, now in the constellation of Pisces.) This point will pass into the neighbouring constellation of Leo around the year 2440. Precession refers to a change in the direction of the axis of a rotating object. ... The First Point of Libra, also called the autumnal equinox point, is one of the two points on the celestial sphere where the celestial equator intersects the ecliptic. ... Zavijava (also Zavijah)ist the name of the star Beta Virginis in the constellation virgin. ... The celestial equator is a great circle on the imaginary celestial sphere, which could be constructed by inflating the Earths equator until it intersects with said sphere. ... The plane of the ecliptic is well seen in this picture from the 1994 lunar prospecting Clementine spacecraft. ... The First Point of Aries, also called the vernal equinox point, is one of the two points on the celestial sphere where the celestial equator intersects the ecliptic. ... For the astrological sign, see Pisces. ... Leo (Latin for lion, symbol , Unicode ♌) is a constellation of the zodiac. ...

Notable deep sky objects

Because of the presence of a galaxy cluster (consequently called the Virgo cluster) within its borders 5° to 10° west of ε Vir (Vindemiatrix), this constellation is especially rich in galaxies. Galaxy groups and clusters are super-structures in the spread of galaxies of the cosmos. ... A sky field near some of the brighter galaxies in the Virgo cluster. ... NGC 4414, a typical spiral galaxy in the constellation Coma Berenices, is about 56,000 light years in diameter and approximately 60 million light years distant. ...

Some examples are M49 (elliptical), M58 (spiral), M59 (elliptical), M60 (elliptical), M61 (spiral), M84 (elliptical), M86 (elliptical), M87 (elliptical and a famous radiosource), M89 (elliptical) and M90 (spiral). A noted galaxy that is not part of the cluster is M104, a spiral galaxy also called the Sombrero Galaxy. It is located about 10° due west of Spica. Elliptical Galaxy M49 (also known as Messier Object 49, Messier 49, M49, or NGC 4472) is an elliptical galaxy in the Virgo constellation. ... Spiral Galaxy M58 (also known as Messier Object 58, Messier 58, M58, or NGC 4579) is a spiral galaxy in the Virgo constellation. ... M59, courtesy of NOAO. Elliptical Galaxy M59 (also known as Messier Object 59, Messier 59, M59, or NGC 4621) is an elliptical galaxy in the constellation Virgo. ... M60, courtesy of NOAO Elliptical Galaxy M60 (also known as Messier Object 60, Messier 60, M60, or NGC 4649) is an elliptical galaxy in the constellation Virgo. ... Spiral Galaxy M61 (also known as Messier Object 61 or NGC 4303) is a large spiral galaxy of type SABbc in the Virgo Cluster. ... The Lenticular Galaxy M84 (also known as Messier Object 84, Messier 84, M84, or NGC 4374) is a lenticular galaxy in the Virgo constellation. ... The Lenticular Galaxy M86 (also known as Messier Object 86, Messier 86, M86, or NGC 4406) is a lenticular galaxy in the Virgo constellation. ... The jet emitted by M87 in this image is thought to be caused by a supermassive black hole at the galaxys center. ... Elliptical Galaxy M89 (also known as Messier Object 89, Messier 89, M89, or NGC 4552) is an elliptical galaxy in the Virgo constellation. ... The Spiral Galaxy M90 (also known as Messier Object 90, Messier 90, M90, or NGC 4569) is a spiral galaxy in the Virgo constellation. ... Messier Object 104, the Sombrero Galaxy. ... M104, the Sombrero Galaxy. ...

Mythology

Who exactly Virgo was considered to represent is uncertain; in history, it has been associated with nearly every prominent goddess, including Ishtar, Isis, Cybele, Mary, Mother of Jesus, and Athena. Virgo may also feature, along with Ursa Major, and Ursa Minor, as part of the source of the myth of Callisto, either as Callisto herself, or as Hera. Persephone (who in some mythologies, notably the Eleusinian Mysteries, was considered to be a form of Demeter) is often mentioned as well, Virgo being visible mainly in the spring months when she was believed to have risen from the underworld. Ceres, the Roman goddess of agriculture. ... Ishtar (Arabic: عشتار) is the Assyrian counterpart to the Sumerian Inanna and to the cognate northwest Semitic goddess Astarte. ... It has been suggested that Isis in literature be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Mother goddess. ... According to the New Testament, Mary (Judeo-Aramaic מרים Maryām Bitter; Arabic مريم (Maryam); Septuagint Greek Μαριαμ, Mariam, Μαρια, Maria; Geez: ማሪያም, Māryām; Syriac: Mart, Maryam, Madonna), was the mother of Jesus of Nazareth, who at the time of his conception was the betrothed wife of Saint Joseph (cf. ... Helmeted Athena, of the Velletri type. ... Ursa Major (Ursa Maior in Latin) is a constellation visible throughout the year in the northern hemisphere. ... Ursa Minor is a constellation in the northern sky, the name of which means Small Bear in Latin. ... From Greek mythology, Callisto was the daughter of Lycaon, the king of Arcadia, and possibly a nymph. ... In the Olympian pantheon of classical Greek Mythology, Hêra (IPA pronunciation: ; Greek or ) was the wife and sister of Zeus. ... Persephone, the Maiden: the late Archaic Kore of Antenor from the Acropolis, Athens In Greek mythology, Persephone (Greek Περσεφόνη, Persephónē) was the queen of the Underworld, the Kore or young maiden, and the daughter of Demeter. ... The Eleusinian Mysteries were annual initiation ceremonies for the cult of Demeter and Persephone based at Eleusis in ancient Greece. ... This article is about the grain goddess Demeter; for other uses, see Demeter (disambiguation). ...

According to one interpretation, the constellation depicts Astraea, the virgin daughter of the god Zeus and the goddess Themis. Astraea was known as the goddess of justice, and was identified as this constellation due to the presence of the scales of justice Libra nearby, and supposedly ruled the world at one point with her wise ways until mankind became so callous she returned to skies disgusted. In Greek mythology, Astraea (star-maiden) was a daughter of Zeus and Themis or of Eos and Astraeus. ... Statue of Zeus Phidias created the 12-m (40-ft) tall statue of Zeus at Olympia about 435 BC. The statue was perhaps the most famous sculpture in ancient Greece, imagined here in a 16th-century engraving. ... In Greek mythology, Hesiod mentions Themis among the six sons and six daughters—of whom Cronos was one—of Gaia and Ouranos, that is, of Earth with Sky. ... Libra (Latin for balance, symbol , Unicode ) is a constellation of the zodiac. ...

Astrology

In western astrology the sun is in the sign of Virgo from August 23 to September 22. Astrology refers to any of several systems, traditions or beliefs in which knowledge of the apparent positions of celestial bodies is held to be useful in understanding, interpreting, and organizing knowledge about human affairs and events on Earth. ... This is the song that never ends yes it gos on and on my friends some people started singing it not knowing what it was they just started singing it forever just becauseThis is the song that never ends yes it gos on and on my friends some... September 22 is the 265th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (266th in leap years). ...

Graphic visualization

Diagram of an alternate way to connect the stars of the constellation Virgo. The virgin is shown lying supine.

The stars of the constellation Virgo can be connected in an alternative way, which graphically shows the virgin lying down in a supine position. Image File history File links Virgo_constellation_map_visualization. ... Image File history File links Virgo_constellation_map_visualization. ... The supine position is a position of the body is laying down with the face up. ...

The stars gamma Virginis, eta Virginis, beta Virginis, nu Virginis, and omicron Virginis form the virgin's head: all of these stars are of fourth magnitude except gamma Virginis which is of third magnitude. Gamma Virginis (γ Vir / γ Virginis) is a star in the constellation Virgo. ... Zaniah is the designation of the fixed star Eta Virginis. ... Zavijava (also Zavijah)ist the name of the star Beta Virginis in the constellation virgin. ... Nu Virginis (ν Vir / ν Virginis) is a star in the constellation Virgo. ... Omicron Virginis (ο Vir / ο Virginis) is a star in the constellation Virgo. ...

The stars gamma Virginis, delta Virginis, zeta Virginis, alpha Virginis, and theta Virginis form the virgin's blouse: alpha Virginis, also known as Spica, is of the first magnitude, whereas zeta Virginis is of the third magnitude. Delta Virginis (δ Vir / δ Virginis) is a red giant star in the constellation Virgo. ... Zeta Virginis (ζ Vir / ζ Virginis) is a star in the constellation Virgo. ... Spica (α Virginis) is a brilliant first_magnitude star, believed to be the star that provided Hipparchus with the data which enabled him to discover precession of the equinoxes. ... Theta Virginis (θ Vir / θ Virginis) is a star system in the constellation Virgo. ... A blouse A blouse most commonly refers to a womans shirt, although the term is also used for some mens military uniform shirts. ... Spica (α Vir / α Virginis / Alpha Virginis) is the brightest star in the constellation Virgo, and one of the brightest stars in the nighttime sky. ...

The stars alpha Virginis, zeta Virginis, tau Virginis, iota Virginis, and kappa Virginis form the virgin's skirt: the last three stars being of the fourth magnitude. Tau Virginis (τ Vir / τ Virginis) is a star system in the constellation Virgo. ... Iota Virginis (ι Vir / ι Virginis) is a star in the constellation Virgo. ... Kappa Virginis (κ Vir / κ Virginis) is a star in the constellation Virgo. ... A skirt is a traditionally feminine tube- or cone-shaped garment which is worn from the waist and covers the legs. ...

The stars 109 Virginis and mu Virginis represent the Virgin's feet, and the star epsilon Virginis represents the virgin's hand. 109 Virginis is the seventh brightest star in the constellation Virgo. ... Mu Virginis (μ Vir / μ Virginis ) is a star in the constellation Virgo. ... Epsilon Virginis (ε Vir / ε Virginis) is a star in the constellation Virgo. ...

Reference

• H. A. Rey, The Stars — A New Way To See Them. Enlarged World-Wide Edition. Houghton Mifflin, Boston, 1997. ISBN 0-395-24830-2.

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Notable and named stars

Source: The Bright Star Catalogue, 5th Revised Ed., The Hipparcos Catalogue, ESA SP-1200 Many of the brighter stars are given names which are known as Bayer designations. ... Flamsteed designations for stars are similar to Bayer designations, except that they use numbers instead of Greek letters. ... // Headline text HEY!! HOW ARE YOU ALL?? Its nice of you to come read this page. ... A light year, abbreviated ly, is the distance light travels in one year: roughly 9. ... Spica (α Vir / α Virginis / Alpha Virginis) is the brightest star in the constellation Virgo, and one of the brightest stars in the nighttime sky. ... Zavijava (also Zavijah)ist the name of the star Beta Virginis in the constellation virgin. ... Delta Virginis (δ Vir / δ Virginis) is a red giant star in the constellation Virgo. ... Gamma Virginis (γ Vir / γ Virginis) is a star in the constellation Virgo. ... When two stars are so nearly in the same direction as seen from Earth that they appear to be a single star to the naked eye but may be separated by the use of telescopes, they are referred to as a double star. ... Epsilon Virginis (ε Vir / ε Virginis) is a star in the constellation Virgo. ... Zeta Virginis (ζ Vir / ζ Virginis) is a star in the constellation Virgo. ... Delta Virginis (δ Vir / δ Virginis) is a red giant star in the constellation Virgo. ... 109 Virginis is the seventh brightest star in the constellation Virgo. ... Mu Virginis (μ Vir / μ Virginis ) is a star in the constellation Virgo. ... Zaniah is the designation of the fixed star Eta Virginis. ... Nu Virginis (ν Vir / ν Virginis) is a star in the constellation Virgo. ... Iota Virginis (ι Vir / ι Virginis) is a star in the constellation Virgo. ... Omicron Virginis (ο Vir / ο Virginis) is a star in the constellation Virgo. ... Kappa Virginis (κ Vir / κ Virginis) is a star in the constellation Virgo. ... Tau Virginis (Ï„ Vir / Ï„ Virginis) is a star system in the constellation Virgo. ... Theta Virginis (θ Vir / θ Virginis) is a star system in the constellation Virgo. ... 110 Virginis is a star in the constellation Virgo. ... Lambda Virginis (λ Vir / λ Virginis) is a binary star in the constellation Virgo. ... Pi Virginis (Ï€ Vir / Ï€ Virginis) is a binary star in the constellation Virgo. ... Chi Virginis (χ Vir / χ Virginis) is a star system in the constellation Virgo. ... In astronomy, 61 Virginis is a star similar to the Sun, located about 27. ... Psi Virginis (ψ Vir / ψ Virginis) is a binary star in the constellation Virgo. ... Sigma Virginis (σ Vir / σ Virginis) is a star in the constellation Virgo. ... Phi Virginis (φ Vir / φ Virginis) is a triple star system in the constellation Virgo. ... Xi Virginis (ξ Vir / ξ Virginis) is a star in the constellation Virgo. ... Rho Virginis (ρ Vir / ρ Virginis) is a star in the constellation Virgo. ... A Delta Scuti variable is a variable star which exhibits variations in its luminosity due to both radial and non-radial pulsations of the stars surface. ... Most stars are of almost constant luminosity. ... 70 Virginis (also designated HD 217014 and SAO 090896, HR 5072) is a main sequence star in the constellation Virgo. ... Upsilon Virginis (Ï… Vir / Ï… Virginis) is a star in the constellation Virgo. ... Omega Virginis (ω Vir / ω Virginis) is a star in the constellation Virgo. ... HD 114783 is an 8th magnitude star in the constellation of Virgo. ... HD 130322 is an 8th magnitude star in the constellation of Virgo. ... Most stars are of almost constant luminosity. ... Ross 128 is a red dwarf star approximately 3. ... A flare star is a variable star which can undergo unpredictable dramatic increases in brightness for a few minutes or a few hours. ... Wolf 424 is a binary star system comprising two red dwarf stars at a distance of approximately 14. ... When two stars are so nearly in the same direction as seen from Earth that they appear to be a single star to the naked eye but may be separated by the use of telescopes, they are referred to as a double star. ... A flare star is a variable star which can undergo unpredictable dramatic increases in brightness for a few minutes or a few hours. ... A flare star is a variable star which can undergo unpredictable dramatic increases in brightness for a few minutes or a few hours. ... PSR 1257+12 (also catalogued as PSR B1257+12,PSR 1300+1240 and PSR J1300+1240) is a pulsar located 2630 light years from Earth. ...

See also

Orion is a remarkable constellation, visible from most places on the globe at one time or another during the year. ... Claudius Ptolemaeus (Greek: ; c. ... Andromeda is a constellation named for the princess Andromeda (which is Greek for Ruler over men), a character in Greek mythology. ... Aquarius (Latin for the Water-bearer or Cup-bearer, symbol , Unicode ♒) is the first sign of the zodiac, situated between Capricornus and Pisces. ... 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. ... Ara (Latin for Altar) is a faint southerly constellation between the constellations Centaurus and Lupus. ... The constellation Argo Navis drawn by Johannes Hevelius in 1690 Argo Navis (or simply Argo) was a large southern constellation representing the Argo, the ship used by Jason and the Argonauts in Greek mythology. ... Aries (Latin for Ram, symbol , Unicode ♈) is one of the constellations of the zodiac. ... Auriga (Latin for charioteer) is a northern constellation. ... 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 astronomy and astrology, Cancer (Latin for crab, symbol , Unicode ♋) is one of the twelve constellations of the zodiac. ... Canis Major (Latin for the greater dog) is one of the 88 modern constellations, and was also in Ptolemys list of 48 constellations. ... Canis Minor (Latin for little dog) is one of the 88 modern constellations, and was also in Ptolemys list of 48 constellations. ... Capricornus ( or , Unicode: ♑), a name meaning Horned Goat or That which has horns like a goats in Latin, is one of the constellations of the zodiac. ... Cassiopeia is a northern constellation which Greek mythology considered to represent a vain queen. ... Centaurus (Latin for centaur) was one of the 48 constellations listed by Ptolemy, and counts also among the 88 modern constellations. ... Cepheus is a northern constellation named after King Cepheus in Greek mythology, and is considered to represent a king. ... Cetus (a name from Greek mythology, referring to a Whale or Sea monster, see Ceto) is a constellation of the southern sky, in the region known as the Water, near other watery constellations like Aquarius, Pisces, and Eridanus. ... Corona Australis or Corona Austrina (Latin for Southern Crown) was one of Ptolemys 48 constellations, and also counts among the 88 modern constellations. ... Corona Borealis (Latin for northern crown) is a small northern constellation whose main stars form a semicircular arc. ... Corvus (Latin for Raven/Crow) is a small southern constellation with only 11 stars visible to the naked eye (brighter than magnitude 5. ... Crater (Latin for cup) is one of the 88 modern constellations and was also one of the 48 listed by Ptolemy. ... For other meanings of the word Cygnus, see Cygnus (disambiguation) Cygnus (from the Latin for swan) is a northern constellation. ... Delphinus, being Latin for Dolphin, is a rather small (ranked 69th) northern constellation very close to the celestial equator. ... Draco (Latin for Dragon) is a far northern constellation that is circumpolar for many northern hemisphere observers. ... Equuleus (Latin for horse-let (i. ... Eridanus is the sixth largest of the 88 modern constellations. ... Gemini (Latin for twins, symbol , Unicode ♊) is one of the constellations of the zodiac. ... Hercules is the fifth largest of the 88 modern constellations. ... Hydra is the largest of the 88 modern constellations, and was also one of the 48 constellations listed by Ptolemy. ... Leo (Latin for lion, symbol , Unicode ♌) is a constellation of the zodiac. ... Lepus (Latin for Hare) is a constellation, lying just south of Orion, and possibly representing a hare being chased by him. ... Libra (Latin for balance, symbol , Unicode ) is a constellation of the zodiac. ... Lupus (Latin for Wolf) is a southern constellation. ... Lyra (Latin for Lyre) is one of the 48 constellations listed by Ptolemy, and is one of the 88 modern constellations recognized by the International Astronomical Union. ... Ophiuchus is one of the 88 constellations, and was also one of the 48 listed by Ptolemy. ... Orion, a constellation often referred to as The Hunter, is a prominent constellation, perhaps the best-known in the sky. ... Pegasus is a northern constellation, named after the mythological Pegasus. ... Perseus is a northern constellation, named after the Greek hero who slew the monster Medusa. ... For the astrological sign, see Pisces. ... Piscis Austrinus or Piscis Australis (both of which are Latin for Southern Fish) was one of the 48 constellations listed by Ptolemy, and is also one of the 88 modern constellations. ... Sagitta, being Latin for Arrow, is the third-smallest of all constellations (only Equuleus and Crux are smaller). ... For the astrological sign, see Sagittarius. ... Scorpius (Latin for scorpion, symbol , Unicode ♏) is one of the constellations of the zodiac. ... Serpens (the snake) is one of the 88 modern constellations, and was also one of the 48 listed by Ptolemy. ... Taurus (Latin for bull, symbol , Unicode ♉) is one of the constellations of the zodiac. ... Triangulum is a small northern constellation whose three brightest stars, of third and fourth magnitude, form an elongated triangle. ... Ursa Major (Ursa Maior in Latin) is a constellation visible throughout the year in the northern hemisphere. ... Ursa Minor is a constellation in the northern sky, the name of which means Small Bear in Latin. ... Orion is a remarkable constellation, visible from most places on the globe at one time or another during the year. ... Andromeda is a constellation named for the princess Andromeda (which is Greek for Ruler over men), a character in Greek mythology. ... 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. ... Apus (Latin for bird of paradise) is a faint southern constellation, not visible to the ancient Greeks. ... Aquarius (Latin for the Water-bearer or Cup-bearer, symbol , Unicode ♒) is the first sign of the zodiac, situated between Capricornus and Pisces. ... 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. ... Ara (Latin for Altar) is a faint southerly constellation between the constellations Centaurus and Lupus. ... Aries (Latin for Ram, symbol , Unicode ♈) is one of the constellations of the zodiac. ... Auriga (Latin for charioteer) is a northern constellation. ... Boötes, a name deriving from Egypt, is one of the 88 modern constellations and was also one of the 48 constellations listed by Ptolemy. ... Caelum (Latin for chisel, and similar to Latin for of the Sky) is a minor southern constellation introduced by Nicolas Louis de Lacaille. ... 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. ... In astronomy and astrology, Cancer (Latin for crab, symbol , Unicode ♋) is one of the twelve constellations of the zodiac. ... Canes Venatici (Latin for Hunting dogs) is a small northern constellation that was introduced by Johannes Hevelius in the 17th century. ... Canis Major (Latin for the greater dog) is one of the 88 modern constellations, and was also in Ptolemys list of 48 constellations. ... Canis Minor (Latin for little dog) is one of the 88 modern constellations, and was also in Ptolemys list of 48 constellations. ... Capricornus ( or , Unicode: ♑), a name meaning Horned Goat or That which has horns like a goats in Latin, is one of the constellations of the zodiac. ... Cheese wizz rulz hardcore. ... Cassiopeia is a northern constellation which Greek mythology considered to represent a vain queen. ... Centaurus (Latin for centaur) was one of the 48 constellations listed by Ptolemy, and counts also among the 88 modern constellations. ... Cepheus is a northern constellation named after King Cepheus in Greek mythology, and is considered to represent a king. ... Cetus (a name from Greek mythology, referring to a Whale or Sea monster, see Ceto) is a constellation of the southern sky, in the region known as the Water, near other watery constellations like Aquarius, Pisces, and Eridanus. ... For other uses of the word, see chameleon (disambiguation) Chamaeleon (Latin for chameleon) is a minor southern constellation. ... Circinus, Latin for Compass, is one of the small southern (declination −50 to −60 degrees) constellations. ... 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. ... Coma Berenices (Latin for Berenices Hair) is a traditional asterism that has since become a constellation. ... Corona Australis or Corona Austrina (Latin for Southern Crown) was one of Ptolemys 48 constellations, and also counts among the 88 modern constellations. ... Corona Borealis (Latin for northern crown) is a small northern constellation whose main stars form a semicircular arc. ... Corvus (Latin for Raven/Crow) is a small southern constellation with only 11 stars visible to the naked eye (brighter than magnitude 5. ... Crater (Latin for cup) is one of the 88 modern constellations and was also one of the 48 listed by Ptolemy. ... CRUX is a lightweight, i686-optimized Linux distribution targeted at experienced Linux users. ... For other meanings of the word Cygnus, see Cygnus (disambiguation) Cygnus (from the Latin for swan) is a northern constellation. ... Delphinus, being Latin for Dolphin, is a rather small (ranked 69th) northern constellation very close to the celestial equator. ... Other uses: dorado is used in the fisheries of some Latin American countries to denote the edible fish mahi-mahi (Coryphaena hippurus Dorado is also the name of mythical Latin American warriors. ... Draco (Latin for Dragon) is a far northern constellation that is circumpolar for many northern hemisphere observers. ... Equuleus (Latin for horse-let (i. ... Eridanus is the sixth largest of the 88 modern constellations. ... Fornax (Latin for furnace) is a southern constellation which was first introduced by Nicolas Louis de Lacaille under the name Fornax Chemica (Latin for chemical furnace). ... Gemini (Latin for twins, symbol , Unicode ♊) is one of the constellations of the zodiac. ... Grus (Latin for Crane) is a southern constellation. ... Hercules is the fifth largest of the 88 modern constellations. ... Horologium (Latin for clock) is one of the lesser southern constellations (declination around -60 degrees). ... Hydra is the largest of the 88 modern constellations, and was also one of the 48 constellations listed by Ptolemy. ... Hydrus (Latin for Hydra, also referred to as male Hydra or little Hydra) is a minor southern constellation. ... Indus is a southern constellation that is supposed to represent an American Indian. ... Lacerta, being Latin for Lizard, is one of the 88 official constellations acknowledged by the International Astronomical Union. ... Leo (Latin for lion, symbol , Unicode ♌) is a constellation of the zodiac. ... 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. ... Lepus (Latin for Hare) is a constellation, lying just south of Orion, and possibly representing a hare being chased by him. ... Libra (Latin for balance, symbol , Unicode ) is a constellation of the zodiac. ... Lupus (Latin for Wolf) is a southern constellation. ... Lynx is a constellation of the northern hemisphere, introduced in the 17th century by Johannes Hevelius. ... Lyra (Latin for Lyre) is one of the 48 constellations listed by Ptolemy, and is one of the 88 modern constellations recognized by the International Astronomical Union. ... Mensa (Latin for Table) is a southern constellation which was first introduced by Nicolas Louis de Lacaille under the name Mons Mensae (Latin for table mountain). ... Categories: Astronomy stubs | Modern constellations | Constellations ... 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. ... Musca (Latin for Fly) is one of the minor southern constellations. ... Norma (Latin for Normal, i. ... Octans (Latin for octant) is an inconspicuous constellation introduced by Nicolas Louis de Lacaille. ... Ophiuchus is one of the 88 constellations, and was also one of the 48 listed by Ptolemy. ... Orion, a constellation often referred to as The Hunter, is a prominent constellation, perhaps the best-known in the sky. ... Pavo, being Latin for Peacock, is a southern constellation. ... Pegasus is a northern constellation, named after the mythological Pegasus. ... Perseus is a northern constellation, named after the Greek hero who slew the monster Medusa. ... Categories: Astronomy stubs | Modern constellations | Constellations ... Pictor, being Latin for easel, is one of the minor southern (declination -50 to -60) constellations. ... For the astrological sign, see Pisces. ... Piscis Austrinus or Piscis Australis (both of which are Latin for Southern Fish) was one of the 48 constellations listed by Ptolemy, and is also one of the 88 modern constellations. ... Puppis (Latin for poop deck) is a southern constellation. ... Categories: Astronomy stubs | Modern constellations | Constellations | Pyxis constellation | Argo Navis constellation ... Reticulum (Latin for reticle), is one of the minor southern (declination -60 degrees) constellations. ... Sagitta, being Latin for Arrow, is the third-smallest of all constellations (only Equuleus and Crux are smaller). ... For the astrological sign, see Sagittarius. ... Scorpius (Latin for scorpion, symbol , Unicode ♏) is one of the constellations of the zodiac. ... Categories: Astronomy stubs | Modern constellations | Constellations | Sculptor constellation ... Scutum (Latin for shield) is a small constellation. ... Serpens (the snake) is one of the 88 modern constellations, and was also one of the 48 listed by Ptolemy. ... For the Ancient Roman coin denomination, see sextans (coin). ... Taurus (Latin for bull, symbol , Unicode ♉) is one of the constellations of the zodiac. ... Telescopium (Latin for Telescope) is a minor southern constellation identified and named by Nicolas Louis de Lacaille, the 18th century French astronomer, a student of the southern skies. ... Triangulum is a small northern constellation whose three brightest stars, of third and fourth magnitude, form an elongated triangle. ... Triangulum Australe is a small southern constellation whose three brightest stars, of second and third magnitude, form an approximately equilateral triangle. ... Tucana (Latin for Toucan) is a southern constellation. ... Ursa Major (Ursa Maior in Latin) is a constellation visible throughout the year in the northern hemisphere. ... Ursa Minor is a constellation in the northern sky, the name of which means Small Bear in Latin. ... Vela (Latin for sails) is a southern constellation, one of the four parts into which Argo Navis was split (the others being; Carina (constellation), Puppis and Pyxis. ... Categories: Astronomy stubs | Modern constellations | Constellations | Volans constellation ... Vulpecula, being Latin for Fox, is a faint northern constellation located in the middle of the Summer Triangle, an asterism consisting of the bright stars Deneb, Vega and Altair. ...

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