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Aquarius

Astronomy; General astronomy

A constellation of the zodiac, situated between Capricornus and Pisces. Its name is Latin for "water-bearer" or "cup-bearer", and its symbol is a representation of water.

A constellation. It is represented as a river; its name is the Ancient Greek name for the Po River. It was one of the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd century astronomer Ptolemy, and it remains ...

Grus

Astronomy; General astronomy

A constellation in the southern sky. Its name is Latin for the crane, a species of bird. It was introduced in the late sixteenth century.

Gemini

Astronomy; General astronomy

This is one of the constellations of the zodiac. Its name is Latin for "twins", and it is associated with the twins Castor and Pollux in Greek mythology. It lies between Taurus to the west and Cancer ...

Hydra

Astronomy; General astronomy

The largest of the 88 modern constellations, measuring 1303 square degrees. It has a long history, having been included among the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd century astronomer Ptolemy. It is ...

Horologium

Astronomy; General astronomy

A small and faint constellation in the southern sky (declination around −60 degrees). Its name is Latin for clock. (1) It was created in the 18th century by Abbé Nicolas Louis de Lacaille, who ...

Hercules

Astronomy; General astronomy

A constellation. It is named after Hercules, the Roman mythological hero adapted from the Greek hero Heracles. Hercules was one of the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd century astronomer Ptolemy, ...