When you look at the stars, you may see patterns in the bright stars that may mean something to you and each of us might see a different pattern.
Many of the patterns became associated with mythological stories which have helped us to remember history through oral traditions.
Throughout history, a variety of constellations have been recognized be different people.
In 1930, the International Astronomical Union, fixed the stars into the 88 constellations that we recognize today and these constellations cover the whole sky.
The following list lets you browse through the constellations to learn about their locations, their stories and interesting features.
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