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Science - Constellations

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capricornAlso known as the Sea Goat, this smallest constellation of the zodiac contains a wide double star whose two stars have the names Algedi and Giedi.
leoAlso known as the Lion, this zodiac constellation contains a blue-white star known as Regulus, a double star known as Algieba, and a pattern of six stars known as the Sickle.
sagtitariusAlso known as the Archer, this zodiac constellation contains many interesting features. Some of these include the nebulas known as the Lagoon Nebula, the Omega Nebula, and the Trifid Nebula, as well as a group of eight stars known as the Teapot.
libraAlso known as the Scales, this zodiac constellation contains a wide double star known as Zubenelgenubi (the Southern Claw) and greenish star known as Zubeneschamali (the Northern Claw).
geminiAlso known as the Twins, this zodiac constellation contains the multiple star known as Castor, a bright star known as Pollux, and a planetary nebula known as the Clown-Face Nebula.
scorpioAccording to Greek myth, this constellation represents the scorpion that stung Orion to death.
taurusAlso known as the Bull, this zodiac constellation contains a red giant star known as Aldebaran, the remains of a supernova known as the Crab Nebula, and the star clusters known as the Pleiades and the Hyades.
virgoAlso known as the Virgin, this largest of all zodiac constellations contains a blue-white star known as Spica, a spiral galaxy known as the Sombrero Galaxy, and a cluster of galaxies that are named after this constellation.
cancerAccording to Greek myth, this constellation represents the crab that was suppose to distract Hercules during his battle with the Hydra, but was instead crushed underneath Hercules' foot.
piscesAlso known as the Fishes, this zodiac constellation contains the Vernal (or Spring) Equinox, as well as a ring of seven stars known as the Circlet.
aquariusAlso known as the Water Bearer, this zodiac constellation contains the planetary nebulas known as the Saturn Nebula and the Helix Nebula.
ariesAlso known as the Ram, this zodiac constellation contains one of the first double stars to be discovered (known as Gamma Arietis).


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