Famous Constellations

Regardless of many stars above the sky, astronomers have found 88 official constellations, or defined groups of stars that can be mapped and named.

These are famous constellations because these constellations are visible throughout the world or can be seen throughout the year.

These are some examples of famous constellations:

1. Ursa Minor also called the Little bear

2. Ursa Major also called the Great Bear

3. Orion also called The Hunter

The best examples also of the famous constellations are our Zodiac signs, the 12 major constellations:

1. Aries

2. Taurus

3. Gemini

4. Cancer

5. Leo

6. Virgo

7. Libra

8. Scorpio

9. Sagittarius

10. Capricorn

11. Aquarius

12. Pisces