The constellation names usually came from the astronomers who identified the patterns based on what the shape reminded them of, typically a Greek or Roman mythical god, hero, or animal.

The constellation names usually came from the astronomers who identified the patterns based on what the shape reminded them of, typically a Greek or Roman mythical god, hero, or animal.

In this constellations quiz, you have 10 minutes to name as many of the star groups as you can, using either their Latin names or their common names: For example, "Simia" or "Monkey" are both ...

Three constellations bear the names of feline species: Leo, Leo Minor and Lynx. Leo, after the Latin word for “lion,” was described by second-century astronomer Ptolemy.