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The Abbitt Planetarium & The Abbitt Observatory
at the Virginia Living Museum

The 88 Constellations


Here is a list of the 88 constellations recognized by the International Astronomical Union.
How many can you find in the sky during the course of a year?


Andromeda: The Princess

Eridanus: The River

Circinus: The Drawing Compass

Cancer: The Crab

Leo Minor: The Lion Cub

Tucana: The Toucan

Pyxis: The Compass Box

Octans: The Octant

Antlia: The Air Pump

Fornax: The Laboratory Furnace

Columba: The Dove

Ophiuchus: The Serpent Holder

Lepus: The Hare

Ursa Major: The Greater Bear 

Reticulum: The Net

Canis Major: The Greater Dog

Apus: The Bird of Paradise

Gemini: The Twins

Coma Berenices: Berenice's Hair

Orion: The Great Hunter 

Libra: The Scales

Ursa Minor: The Smaller Bear

Sagittarius: The Archer

Canis Minor: The Smaller Dog

Aquarius: The Water Bearer

Grus: The Crane

Crater: The Cup

Pavo: The Peacock

Lupus: The Wolf

Vela: The Sail

Scutum: The Shield

Corvus: The Crow

Aquila: The Eagle

Hercules: The Mighty Warrior

Scorpius: The Scorpion

Capricornus: The Sea Goat

Lynx: The Lynx

Virgo: The Maiden

Crux: The Southern Cross

Pegasus: The Winged Horse

Ara: The Altar

Horologium: The Clock

Serpens: The Serpent

Carina: The Keel

Lyra: The Lyre

Volvans: The Flying Fish

Cygnus: The Swan

Perseus: The Hero

Aries: The Ram

Hydra: The Water Serpent

Sextans: The Sextant

Cassiopeia: The Seated Queen

Mensa: The Table Mountain

Vulpecula: The Fox

Delphinus: The Dolphin

Phoenix: The Phoenix

Auriga: The Charioteer

Hydrus: The Water Snake

Taurus: The Bull

Centaurus: The Centaur

Microscopium: The Microscope

Indus: The American Indian

Dorado: The Swordfish

Pictor: The Painter's Easel

Bootes: The Bear Driver

Lacerta: The Lizard

Telescopium: The Telescope

Cepheus: The King

Monoceros: The Unicorn

Leo: The Lion

Draco: The Dragon

Pisces: The Fishes

Caelum: The Sculptor's Chisel

Corona Australis: The Southern Crown

Triangulum: The Triangle

Cetus: The Whale

Musca: The Fly

Sculptor: The Sculptor's Workshop

Equuleus: The Foal

Piscis Austrinus: The Southern Fish

Camelopardalis: The Giraffe

Corona Borealis: The Northern Crown

Triangulum Australe: The Southern Triangle

Chamaeleon: The Chameleon

Norma: The Carpenter's Square

Canes Venatici: The Hunting Dogs

Sagitta: The Arrow

Puppis: The Stern


Find as many as you can, then check your ranking!

1-7:  One-Night Searcher 
8-23:  Nighttime Novice 
24-40:  Top-Flight Sky Scanner 
40-55:  Superior Stellar Viewer 
56-71:  Eagle-Eyed Night-Watcher 
72-88: 

World-Class Star-Spotter! 


    

  

 

 

 

 

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