Constellations Guide
Andromeda
Antlia
Apus
Aquarius
Aquila
Ara
Aries
Auriga
Bootes
Caelum
Camelopardalis
Cancer
Canes Venatici
Canis Major
Canis Minor
Ursa Major (The Big Bear)
Cassiopeia
Centaurus
Cepheus
Cetus (The Whale)
Chamaeleon
Circinus
Columba
Coma Berenices
Corona Australis
Corona Borealis
Corvus
Crater
Crux
Cygnus
Delphinus
Dorado
Draco
Equuleus
Eridanus
Fornax
Gemini
Grus (The Crane)
Hercules
Horologium (The Clock)
Hydra
Hydrus
Indus
Lacerta
Leo
Leo Minor
Lepus (The Hare)
Libra
Lupus (The Wolf)
Lynx
Lyra
Mensa
Microscopium
Monoceros (The Unicorn)
Musca (The Fly)
Norma
Octans
Ophiuchus
Orion (The Hunter)
Pavo (The Peacock)
Pegasus
Perseus
Phoenix
Pictor
Pisces
Piscis Austrinus
Puppis
Pyxis
Reticulum
Sagitta
Sagittarius
Scorpius
Sculptor
Scutum
Serpens
Sextans
Taurus
Telescopium
Triangulum
Triangulum Australe
Tucana
Ursa Minor
Vela (The Sails)
Virgo
Volans (Flying Fish)
Vulpecula (The Fox)
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IAU BOUNDARIES
The International Astronomical Union (IAU) recognizes **88 official constellations**. These act as "territories" in the sky, ensuring every star belongs to a specific region.
OFFICIAL LISTASTERISMS
Not all patterns are constellations. An **asterism** is a popular pattern within or across constellations, like the Big Dipper (part of Ursa Major) or the Summer Triangle.
PATTERN GUIDEZODIAC PATH
The **Zodiac** consists of 13 constellations (including Ophiuchus) that lie along the Ecliptic—the apparent path the Sun follows across the sky throughout the year.
ECLIPTIC DATAConstellation Boundary Database: dedicated IAU boundaries defined by RA and DEC corners
Explore the official International Astronomical Union (IAU) constellation boundary database. Access precise coordinates mapped across Right Ascension (RA) and Declination (DEC) corners for deep sky navigation and stellar charting.
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