A constellation is an apparent group of stars seen in the sky and named because of its resemblance to or its position near another object. The word constellation can also refer to an asterism, or a pattern formed by prominent stars within apparent proximity to each other on Earth’s celestial […]

Gemini, the third constellation in the zodiac and one of the 88 modern constellations, has been revered since ancient times due to its depiction of two identical twins, Castor and Pollux, in the night sky. Gemini was first recorded by both Ptolemy and Eudoxus in the 2nd century BC. It […]

For most people, Orion’s belt refers to the area of the night sky where you can find three bright stars in a row, including Alnitak, Alnilam, and Mintaka (from left to right). Known as the three kings or three queens, depending on your culture, these stars make up one of […]

Those born between November 29 and December 17 are said to be Ophiuchus, the 13th zodiac sign . . . but most of us have never heard of it! In this article, we’ll explore what Ophiuchus represents, who is included in the horoscope, and why it may be one of […]

Cassiopeia, the queen of the north sky, was one of the 48 constellations catalogued by Ptolemy over 2,000 years ago. Cassiopeia can be found in the summer evening sky, between Perseus and Cepheus (in fact, part of Cassiopeia’s body overlaps with her husband Cepheus). When it’s visible, the constellation can […]