Constellation List
WEBThe list of the 88 modern constellations officially recognized by the International Astronomical Union (IAU), along with their English names, sizes, quadrants and the latitudes between which they are fully visible.
88 Officially Recognized Constellations - NASA
WEB88 Officially Recognized Constellations. Return to the StarChild Main Page. Go to Imagine the Universe! (A site for ages 14 and up.)
IAU designated constellations - Wikipedia
WEBIn contemporary astronomy, 88 constellations are recognized by the International Astronomical Union (IAU). [1] Each constellation is a region of the sky bordered by arcs of right ascension and declination, together covering the entire celestial sphere.
The 88 Constellations and Their Brightest Stars - Sleepopolis
WEBJun 13, 2024 · In contemporary astronomy, there are 88 constellations that are recognized by the International Astronomical Union. 42 depict animals, 29 depict inanimate objects and 17 depict humans or mythological characters.
88 Constellations of the Night Sky | Galaxies, Nebulae, Clusters ...
WEBThe 88 constellations cover the entire celestial sphere, from the north to the south pole. They range from the famous and easily spotted, such as Orion, Scorpius, and Ursa Major, to the faint and obscure, like Equuleus, Norma, and Telescopium.
The 88 Constellations | TheSkyLive.com
WEBList of the 88 official constellations defined by the International Astronomical Union (IAU). Click on each constellation to view the complete details.
List of the Constellations - In-The-Sky.org
WEBList of the Constellations. The table below lists the 88 astronomical constellations. The Princess Andromeda; in Greek mythology, the daughter of Cepheus and Cassiopeia and wife of Perseus. The air pump; a southern constellation introduced by Lacaille in 1756, originally the 'pneumatic machine'.
Constellations: Guides to the Night Sky – Constellation Guide
WEBThere are 88 constellations in the sky officially recognized by the International Astronomical Union. Thirty-six lie predominantly in the northern sky and 52 are found in the southern celestial hemisphere.
The Constellations | IAU - International Astronomical Union
WEBThese are the 88 IAU constellations that are still recognised today, as described in more detail below. But these constellations still lacked officially defined boundaries, and this was the next task to be tackled.
The Constellation Directory
WEBThe CD is a database of information about all 88 constellations in the night sky. It includes material on the location of constellations and when they are best seen, and it also describes points of interest such as deep sky objects, meteor showers, and the mythology associated with the oldest constellations.
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