Ursa Major Possibly one of the best-known constellations in the northern sky, Ursa Major—or the Great Bear—contains an asterism of seven stars known as the Big Dipper (or, in other countries ...

Many constellations are well-known for having one very special deep-sky object within their borders, something so famous that when you read or hear that constellation’s name, you instantly think ...

Taurus the bull is one of the most noticeable and well-documented constellations steeped in myth and legend and packed with fascinating cosmic objects.

As for where Carina got its name? Well, the constellation is also known as "the Keel," a reference back to its origins, as it was once part of a much larger constellation called Argo Navis.

Bluish-white Regulus in Leo is moving toward the western horizon and sets around 10 p.m. in mid-July, followed a couple of ...

Thus, by the beginning of the last century there were at least 109 fairly well known constellations, and as a result of the division of Argo, in the Southern Hemisphere, into four, there were 112.

5 famous constellations that (almost) anyone can find From Andromeda to Ursa Major, these cosmic landmarks dominate the sky. Learning how to spot them will turn you into a star gazer.

Orion: The big guy in the night sky A well-known constellation and a rare comet are among this month's highlights.

Brainstorm Toys Deep Space Home Planetarium at Amazon for $27.86 They can sleep under the stars or spot well-known constellations as they glide across their ceiling.

This week brings a great opportunity to see some of the most well-known constellations and get a peak and Mars, Jupiter and the moon. Here's our guide to the night sky as we head into the first ...