Category: Northern Hemisphere
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Cassiopeia
Cassiopeia is the 25th largest constellation in the night sky.
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Cepheus
Cepheus is the 27th largest constellation in the night sky. Its brightest star is α Cephei with a magnitude of 2.5. It’s best seen from September to October at latitudes 90°N to 1°S. It’s recognizable by the shape of a distorted tower. It is located in between Cassiopeia and Draco. Cepheus is most well…
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Canis Minor
Canis Minor is a two-star constellation while being the 71st smallest constellation in the night sky.
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Canes Venatici
Canes Venatici is a two-star constellation while being the 38th largest constellation in the night sky.
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Camelopardalis
Camelopardalis is the 18th largest constellation in the night sky.
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Boötes
Boötes is the 13th biggest constellation in the night sky and is a mid-latitude constellation. It’s brightest star is α Boötis (Arcturus) shining just 36 light-years away with a dazzling magnitude of -0.04.
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Auriga
Auriga is the 21st biggest in the night sky and one of it’s stars are shared with Taurus. It’s brightest star is α Aurigae (Capella) with a magnitude of 0.1. It is fully visible from 90°N to 34°S and is best seen from December to February.
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Aries
Aries is the 39th biggest constellation in the night sky and is one of the 13 zodiac constellations. Its brightest star is α Arietis (A.K.A. Hamal) representing the head of the ram with it’s neighbors β Arietis and γ Arietis(A.K.A. Mesartim). It is fully visible from 90°N to 58°S and is best seen from November…
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Andromeda
Andromeda is the 19th largest constellation in the night sky. The brightest star in Andromeda (Alpheratz) is α Andromedae with a magnitude of 2.1. It is best seen between latitudes 90ºN and 37ºS. in October and November. Andromeda is home to our closest neighbor galaxy: The Andromeda Galaxy. The Andromeda Galaxy…