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Constellation _____________Aries _____________
Nickname ______________The Ram__ ___________
History:
Aries is a zodiacal constellation representing the ram of
the Golden Fleece sought by Jason and the Argonauts.
The ram had originally been presented to Nephele by
Mercury when her husband took a new wife, Ino, who
persecuted Nephele's children. To keep them safe,
Nephele sent Phrixus and Helle away on the back of
the magical ram, who flew away to the east. Helle fell
off into the Hellespont (now the Dardanelles) between
the Aegean Sea and the Sea of Marmara, but Phrixus
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safely made it to Colchis on the eastern shore of the Black Sea. Phrixus sacrificed the ram and presented
the Golden Fleece to the king, Aeetes.
Roughly 2000 years ago, the vernal equinox was in the constellation Aries. This is no longer the case, due
to precession of the earth's axis, but Aries is still regarded as the first constellation in the zodiac.
Additional Interesting Facts:
1.Aries is meant to look like a jumping, dashing ram. 2. To ancient Greek culture the horns of Aries is a
symbol of renewal and fertility. 3. Aries is a binary star system. 4. Aries represents Confidence,
stubbornness, generosity, and impulsiveness. 5. Aries is the second smallest constellation. 6. Aries is the
first sign of the Zodiac. 7. Aries symbolizes an animal of great courage. 8. A ram is a symbol of leadership
and ram in Latin is Aries. 9. Aries the Ram also symbolizes abundance and aggression. 10. Aries has none
of the brightest stars and is most noticeable because it is dim.
Instructions for locating the constellation:
Best time for seeing Aries the Ram. The best time to behold the Mighty Ram is at the opposite end of
the year, when the Earth is on the other side of the sun. In late October, this constellation rises in the
east at sunset, reaches its highest point in the sky at midnight and sets in the west at sunrise.
November and December are especially good months for viewing Aries the Ram in all his starlit majesty,
for this constellation shines above the eastern horizon at nightfall and stays out for most of the night.
Aries culminates – reaches its highest point in the sky – at about 10 p.m. local time (the time in all time
zones) in late November, 8 p.m. local time in late December and 6 p.m. local time in late January.
Aries is not a particularly prominent constellation, so a dark country sky absent of moonlight is most
desirable for viewing the Ram at its finest. The three stars depicting the Ram’s bust – Hamal, Sheratan
and Mesartim – suddenly brighten in a dark sky, as if someone had turned up the dimmer switch. By the
way, a small telescope reveals that Mesartim is a double star.
Fortunately, the head of the Ram is fairly easy to locate. You’ll find it midway between these two
signposts: the Pleiades star cluster to the east and the Square of Pegasus to the west. The Ram’s head is
actually turned backward, as if admiring the Pleiades – or perhaps his own golden fleece.
Stars in the constellation:
Name
Hamal
Sheratan
Mesarthim
Gamma Arietis
(Binary)
Botein
Bharani
Epsilon (Binary)
Type of star
Distance from
Earth
66 Light Years
Magnitude
59.6 Light Years
2.64
160 Light Years
4.75 – 4.83
K- type Giant Star
168 Light Years
4.35
Spectral Class
B8Vn
Two White A-type
main sequence
160 Light Years
3.61
293 Light Years
5.2 – 5.5
Combined
Magnitude of the
double star is 4.63
K-type Orange
Giant
G Class star,
White Main
Sequence
White A-type
Main Sequence
Triple star system
1.98 - 2.04
Color & Surface
Temperature
Constellation: __Andromeda____________________
Nickname: _The Chained Lady___________________
History:
Constellation was first cataloged by Ptolemy in 2nd
century B.C. The constellation is named after
Andromeda who, in Greek Mythology, was the
daughter of Cassiopeia and Cepheus. Cassiopeia
bragged that her daughter was prettier than the sea
nymphs. The Sea Nymphs heard this and were angered
so they told Poseidon who set a sea monster on
Cassiopeia and Cepheus’ lands. They were told the only
way to stop the sea monster was to sacrifice their
daughter to him. So they tied Andromeda to the cliff
and just as the sea monster was about to eat her
Perseus rescued her and slayed the monster. According
to the legend Athena placed Andromeda’s likeness in
the stars. The brightest star in the constellation is Alpheratz which is the head of Andromeda; however
the star is also part of the main body of Pegasus. This leads many people to believe they are the same
constellation
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3 Additional Interesting Facts:
1.) The Meteor Shower Andromedids (also called Bielids) is believed to originate from the
Andromeda Constellation
2.) The Andromeda Galaxy was named after the Andromeda Constellation it is a part of.
3.) The Andromeda Galaxy is on a crash course for the Milky Way and the two are expected to
merge in about 4 Billion years.
Instructions for locating the constellation:
The Andromeda Constellation is a Fall Constellation that is best seen in November at 9:00pm. The
constellation is located in the Northern Hemisphere and is visible between latitudes 90 degrees and -40
degrees.
Stars in the constellation:
Name
Type of star
Magnitude
B8 Subgiant
Distance from
Earth
97 Light Years
+ 2.06
Color & Surface
Temperature
Blue: 13,800k
Alpheratz
Mirach
M Giant
200 Light Years
+ 2.01/ +2.10
Red: 11,900k
Almaak
K Bright Giant
350 Light Years
+ 2.26
Adhil
G9
196 Light Years
+ 4.875
Golden Yellow:
9,000k
Orange: N/A
Constellation __Leo____ _____________________
Nickname Ser, Shir, Artan, Aryo, Arye, Simha _____
History: Leo is the Nemean Lion that was killed by
Hercules on one of the 12 labors he had to perform
for killing his family. Greek mythology states that the
lion that terrorized the citizens had a hide that could
not be punctured by iron, bronze or stone. Finally,
Hercules strangled it to death and placed it in the
heavens as one of his conquests.
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3 Additional Interesting Facts:
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There are two meteor shows associated with the constellation. The November Lenoids
usually peaks on November 17-18 every year and the January Lenoids usually peaks
between January 1 and 7
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Leo is the fifth sign of the zodiac and represents those born July 22 to August 22,
considered a masculine, extroverted sign
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There are multiple luminous galaxies within Leo, including the Leo triplet of M66, M65,
and NGC3628
Instructions for locating the constellation:
Leo is fairly easy to find because the “pointer stars” of the Big Dipper point to Leo. It can be found by
looking for the “sickle” starting at the Regulus star. It is located in the second quadrant of the Northern
Hemisphere and can be seen at latitudes between +90 and -65. This constellation becomes visible
around the spring equinox and becomes observable from March through May. Leo is best seen in April
at 9 p.m. It is visible in the eastern region of the sky and it appears to drift westward.
Stars in the constellation:
Name
Type of star
Distance from
Earth
79 light years
Magnitude
Regulus
Algieba
Multiple star
system
A-type main
sequence star
Binary star system
36 light years
2.14
130 light years
1.98
Zosma
Sub giant star
58 light years
2.56
Epsilon Leonis
Giant star
247 light years
2.97
Adhafera
Giant star
274 light years
3.43
Chertan
Sub giant star
165 light years
3.33
Sigma Leonis
Sub giant star
220 light years
4.05
Ras Elased
Borealis
Giant star
124 light years
3.88
Denebola
1.35
Color & Surface
Temperature
12,000 K
Blue/white
8,500 K
White
4,470K
Orange
8,296 K
White
5,300 K
Yellow
6,792 K
White
9,350 K
White
11,000 K
Blue
9,235 K
Orange
Constellation: pisces
Nickname: The fish
History:
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Catalogued by Greek astronomer Ptolmey
Represents Venus and Cupid in Roman
Mythology
Venus and Cupid transformed themselves
into fish in order to escape the monster
Typhon
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Contains 4 galaxies: Messier 74, Pisces Dwarf
Galaxy, Double Radio Galaxy 3C31, Colliding
Galaxy Pair Arp 284
There is one meteor shower associated with the constellation; the Piscids.
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Instructions for locating the constellation:
Pisces is located in the Northern Hemisphere. To find it, look towards the middle of the sky facing
North, in the fall. Best seen in November.
Stars in the constellation:
Name
Type of star
Kullat Nunuƞ Piscium
γ Piscium
G7 IIIa
Yellow Giant
G9 III
Yellow Giant
F4IV
Yellow-White
sub giant
F7V
Yellow-White
dwarf
G8III
Yellow Giant
Aop Binary
A3m
KoIII
Orange Giant
K1 III
Orange Giant
K5 III Binary
K9 Dwarf
K3 IIIb
Orange Giant
B6Ve Blue- White
Main Sequence
White Main
Sequence
White Main
Sequence
White Main
Sequence
G8 III
Binary
Orange Giant
ω Piscium
Ɩ Piscium
ο Piscium
Alrescha or
ɑ Piscium
ε Piscium
θ Piscium
δ Piscium
ν Piscium
Fum al Samakeh
β Piscium
κ Piscium
λ Piscium
υ Piscium
φ Piscium
τ Piscium
Distance from
Earth
294
Magnitude
138
3.699
106
4.036
44.73
4.13
Yellow-White
6000-7500 K
142
4.26
Yellow
139
3.82
182
4.28
159
4.27
305
4.43
370
4.448
492
4.53
153
4.95
107
4.49
308
4.74
380
4.67
White
7500-11000 K
White
7500-11000 K
White
7500-11000 K
3500-5000
162
4.51
Orange
3.62
Color & Surface
Temperature
Yellow
4930 K
Yellow
4885 K
Yellow-White
6600 K
Orange
5000 K
Orange
3500-5000 K
3975 K
Orange
3500-5000 K
Blue-White
Constellation: Aquila
Nickname: The Eagle, Vultar Volans “The flying
vulture”
History:
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One of 48 constellations documented by
Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the 2nd Century
Identified by the Greek myth of the battle
between the Olympian god and the Titans
(the eagle carried Zeus’ thunderbolts that
helped defeat the Titans, Zeus kept the eagle
after his victory)
In Greek mythology, the eagle was sent to
find the most beautiful youth
In Indian tradition the three stars that create
the straight tail are admired as the footprints
of the god Vishnu
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The constellation occupies an area of 652 square degrees
It contains 6 stars with known planets
Aquila contains a large nebula that appears as a starless patch west of gamma Aquilae called the
Phantom Streak
Instructions for locating the constellation:
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Located in the equatorial region
Can be seen in the Northern hemisphere during the summer (Winter for Southern hemisphere)
and the Southern hemisphere during the summer (Winter for Northern hemisphere)
Visible between latitudes 85 and -75
Best visible around 9 pm in August/September
Surrounding constellations: Sagitta, Hercules, Ophiuchus, Serpens Cauda, Scutum, Sagittarius,
Capricornus, Aquarius, Delphinus
Stars in the constellation:
Name
Type of star
Distance from
Earth
16.8 light years
Magnitude
Α(Alpha) Aql
(Altair) (center)
Type A, Main
sequence
Β (Beta) Aql
(Alshain)
G subgiant
45 light years
3.71
γ (Gamma) Aql
(Tarazed)
Giant star
460 light years
2.712
4,210 K
Orange-hued
ζ (Zeta) Aql
Type A, Main
sequence, double
star
Binary system,
giant star, K-type
83 light years
2.983
9,620 K
White-hued
155 light years
4.02
4,760 K
Orange-hued
δ (Delta) Aql
Binary system,
subgiant & K-type
50.6 light years
3.4
Θ (Theta) Aql
Binary system,
main sequence &
subgiant, Type B
Main sequence, Btype
Main sequence, Btype
286 light years
3.26
7,016 K
Yellow/whitehued
10,800 K
Blue/white-hued
125 light years
3.43
390 light years
4.364
ε (Epsilon) Aql
λ (Lambda) Aql
ι (Iota) Aql
0.77
Color & Surface
Temperature
7,550 K
Yellow/Whitehued
3,400 K
Yellow-hued
11,780 K
Blue/white-hued
14,552 K
Blue/white-hued
Constellation ____________Perseus_________________
Nickname ___________________________________
History:
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This constellation was one of the 48
constellations first charted by Greek
astronomer Ptolemy in the 2nd century.
Named after Greek mythical hero Perseus
o Son of Zeus and Danaë
o Sent by King Polydectes to bring back
the head of the Gorgon Medusa
o Perseus decapitated her while she was
sleeping
o He came across and rescued the
princess Andromeda on his way home.
o Polydectes was angry because he did
not expect Pereus to return
o Perseus turned the king to stone with
Medusa’s head
Miram
Misam
Mirfak
Algol
Atik
Menkib
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The constellation is located next to the Andromeda constellation which represents Perseus’
wife.
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The star Algol has a history of being a famous because of its association with a demon-like
creature. Algol's name is derived from the Arabic phrase ra’s al-ghul meaning "the demon's
head".
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The annual meteor shower Perseids appears to radiate from the Perseus constellation.
Instructions for locating the constellation:
The Perseus constellation is a northern hemisphere constellation that is best visible at 9 P.M. during the
month of December. It is located in the Western sky between the latitudes +90o and -35o. The best way
to spot the constellation would be to look for its brightest star, Mirfak. Perseus is bordered by the
constellations Aries and Taurus to the south, Auriga to the east, Camelopardalis and Cassiopea to the
north, and Andromeda and Triangulum to the west.
Stars in the constellation:
Name
Alpha Persei
(Mirfak)
Beta Persei
(Algol)
Zeta Persei
Epsilon Persei
Delta Persei
Rho Persei
Eta Persei
(Miram)
Kappa Persei
(Misam)
Gamma Persei
Xi Persei
(Menkib)
Phi Persei
Omicron Persei
(Atik)
Type of star
F5 Ib
Supergiant
Algol A: B8V
Main Sequence
Algol B: K0IV
Subgiant
Algol C: A5V Main
Sequence Dwarf
B1 Ib
Supergiant
B0.5V
Main Sequence
B5 III
Giant
M4 II Asymptotic
Giant Branch
K3
Supergiant
K0 III
Giant
γ Per A:
G9 III Giant
γ Per B: A3V Main
Sequence
O7.5III
Giant
B2
Main Sequence
ο Persei A:
B1 Giant
ο Persei B:
B3 Dwarf
Distance from
Earth
510 light years
92.8 light years
750 light years
640 light years
520 light years
308 light years
1331 light years
112 light years
Magnitude in
Color & Surface
Apparent Brightness Temperature
1.806
Yellow-white
6,350o K
2.12
Average
Drops to 3.4 every
Temperature:
couple of days
12,000o K
Algol A: Blue
Algol B:
Orange-red
Algol C:
Blue-white
2.85
Blue-white
20,800o K
2.88
Blue-white
26,500o K
3.0
Blue-white
14,890o K
3.3-4.0
Red-orange
(pulsating star)
4,111o K
3.73
Orange
4,300o K
3.8
Yellow
5,500o K
243 light years
2.93
γ Per A: Yellow
5,170o K
γ Per B: White
7,895o K
Blue
35,000o K
1800 light years
4.06
716 light years
4.07
Blue
1000-1600 light
years (estimated)
3.82
ο Persei A: Blue
22,000o K
ο Persei B: Blue
18,600o K
Constellation: Orion
Nickname: Orion the Hunter
History:
The Orion constellation is named after a hunter in
Greek mythology. In Greek mythology, Orion claimed to
be the greatest hunter in the world which made the
goddess Hera angry. So in return she had a scorpion kill
him and Zeus put him in the sky as a constellation to
remember him.
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3 Additional Interesting Facts:
All of the main stars in the constellation are blue giants or super giants with the exception of Betelgeuse
which is a Red Giant.
Many people think that Orion is holding a shield in his hand while others think it is a bow or he is
fighting off a lion.
Orion is about 1600 light years away.
Instructions for locating the constellation:
Orion can be seen throughout the world. However it can only be seen from November to February. It is
best seen between latitudes 85 and -75 degrees which is in the southwest part of the sky.
Stars in the constellation:
Name
Type of star
Magnitude
Supergiant
Distance from
Earth
820 Light years
Saiph
Rigel
Supergiant
772.9 Light years
0.12
Alnilam
Supergiant
1,300 Light years
1.7
Mintaka
Blue Giant
1,080 Light years
2.25
Alnitak
Blue Giant
817 Light years
1.7
Bellatrix
Blue Giant
252 Light years
1.6
Meissa
Giant
1,000 Light years
3.5
Betelgeuse
Red Supergiant
642.5 Light years
0.42
Cursa
Giant
78 Light years
2.79
Trapezium Cluster
Massive stars
1,300 Light years
10
2.09
Color & Surface
Temperature
White-Blue
26,500K
White-Blue
11,000K
Blue
27,000K
Blue
60,000K
Blue
40,000K
Blue
22,000K
White-Blue
33,500K
Red
3,500K
Yellow
8,100K
Red
10,000k
Constellation __Cassiopeia______________________________
Nickname _____Cas______________________________
History:
Cassiopeia was named after the “vain and boastful
Queen” from Greek Mythology. Cassiopeia boasted she
was more beautiful than Nereids (sea nymphs fathered
by the Titan Nereus. Poseidon, after hearing word
from Nereus, punished Cassiopeia by sending a sea
monster named Cepheus to attack her and condemned
both the monster and the queen to the celestial poles
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forever, spending half of the year upside down for
her vanity.
3 Additional Interesting Facts:
1.) Cassiopeia has three stars with known planets and contains two Messier objects (objects
similar yet not classified as comets)
2.) Cassiopeia is the 25th largest constellation in the night sky occupying 598 square degrees.
3.) The Perseids meteor shower is associated with Cassiopeia
Instructions for locating the constellation:
Cassiopeia is located in the first quadrant of the Northern Hemisphere and can be seen at
latitudes between 90 degrees and -20 degrees. In order to find this constellation, focus on the
point where the handle of the big dipper meets its cup. After finding this star, draw a line from
this star through the North Star (Polaris) as the imaginary line will swipe through the
constellation.
Stars in the constellation:
Name
Type of star
Orange Giant
Schedar
Beta
Cassiopeiate
Distance from
Earth
228 LY
Magnitude
2.20-2.23
Color & Surface
Temperature
Orange/
4,530 K
Yellow-White/
7,079 K
Supergiant
54.5 LY
2.27
Gamma
Cassiopeiate
Sub Giant
610 LY
2.2-3.4
Blue/
30,900 K
Ruchbah
Giant
99 LY
2.68-2.74
85 k
Achird
Dwarf
19.4 LY
3.45
Zeta Cassiopeia
Sub-giant
600 LY
3.67
Rho Cassiopeia
Hyper Giant
11,650 LY
7.5
V509 Cassiopeia
Hyper Giant
7,800 LY
4.75-5.5
Orange/
5,730 K
White/
22,180 K
Yellow/
6,850 K
Yellow/
6,000 K
Constellation __________Scorpius______________________
Nickname _creature with the burning sting__________________________________
History:
Scorpius was brought to life by the Greek Gods to kill
The God Orion. Orion was a God who always bragged
And this time he bragged that he was going to kill all of
The animals on the planet. So the Gods created Scorpius
To go and kill Orion. It is said that you can see Orion and
Scorpius fighting in the night sky.
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3 Additional Interesting Facts:
1. Scorpius has over 11 stars in its makeup.
2. Scorpius encompasses U Scorpii which is one of only 10 recurring nova’s.
3. Cat’s Paw Nebula lies within Scorpius
Instructions for locating the constellation:
In northern Hemisphere
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5.
6.
Scorpius lies close to the southern hemisphere
Lies high in the sky near the Milky Way
Right Ascension: 17 Hours
Declination: 40 Degrees
Visible between latitudes 40 & -90 degrees
Best seen in July around 9pm
Stars in the constellation:
Name
Type of star
Distance from
Earth (LY)
604 LY
Magnitude
Antares
Supergiant
Shaula
700 LY
1.62
490 LY
2.307
U Scorpii
Multiple star
system
Stellar
Classification Bo.3
IV
Sub giant
580 LY
2.70
Jabhat al Akarb
Dwarf
424 LY
3.93
Dschubba
0.96
Color & Surface
Temperature
Red
6,500 degrees F
Blue
23,000 degrees K
Blue-White
30,000 degrees K
12,300 times
more luminous
than the Sun
Blue- White
Constellation _______Taurus (Pleiades)___________________
Nickname __________The Bull_________________________
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Taurus is one of the oldest recorded
Constellations dating back to the early bronze
age.
It has been recorded as far back as 15000 B.C.
It was used to mark the point of the equinox
from 4000-1700 B.C.
Taurus has been associated with many cultures
representing many things. In Greek mythology
Taurus was associated with Zeus who once
disguised himself as a bull to capture Europa.
The ancient Egyptians believed it was a sacred
bull.
Taurus was listed by Ptolemy in the 2nd Century.
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3 Additional Interesting Facts:
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Many stars of Taurus are part of the open cluster Hyades, the nearest open cluster to Earth. It is
147 light years distant and contains 300-400 stars.
Three of the stars in Taurus contain known planets.
Taurus contains the Crab Nebula, the first Messier object listed. It is a supernova remnant which
contains a pulsar.
Instructions for locating the constellation:
The constellation can be seen fully from the northern hemisphere and partly from the southern
hemisphere. It is best visible in January at 9 pm. It can be found by looking into the western part of the
sky, characterized by its brightest star Aldebaran. It is in the first quadrant of the northern hemisphere.
The constellation appears to form a Y shape, with Aldebaran being near but not at the intersection
point. Neighboring constellations are Aries, Auriga, Cetus, Eridanus, Gemini, Orion and Perseus.
Stars in the constellation:
Name
Type of star
Distance from
Earth
65 Light years
Magnitude
Aldebaran
Elnath
Spectral Class
K5III Giant
B7III Giant
130 light years
1.68
Omicron Tauri
G8III Giant
212 light years
3.61
Zeta Tauri
B4IIIp Giant
417 light years
2.97
Theta Tauri
G7III Giant
149 light years
3.40
Gamma Tauri
Spectral Class
G8III Giant
Open star cluster
With B-type Stars
G8III Giant
154 light years
3.65
~400 light years
~3.87
153 light years
3.77
480 light years
3.41
Epsilon Tauri
B3V Main
Sequence
K0III Giant
155 light years
3.53
Xi Tauri
B9Vn Giant
222 light years
3.73
Pleiades(eta Tauri)
Delta Tauri
Lambda Tauri
0.87
Color & Surface
Temperature
Orange
3910K
Blue
13,824K
Blue-White
20,700K
Blue
15,500K
White
7,880K
Yellow
4,844K
Blue-White
~12,600K
Orange
4,965K
Blue-White
18,700K
Orange
4,901K
Blue-White
13,070K
Constellation ___Hydra________________________
Nickname _None_ (Not to be confused with Hydrus)_
History:
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In Ancient Greek mythology, Hydra was a
water snake that was given to Apollo as an apology.
Apollo supposedly did not accept the apology and
threw the snake into the sky.
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Hydra is one of the two Babylonian “Serpent” constellations.
Hydra is the largest constellation in the sky, but only has one bright star.
Hydra belongs to the “Hercules Family of Constellations.”
Instructions for locating the constellation:
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Hydra is located in the southern hemisphere. In order to locate hydra, it may be easier to first
locate one of its neighboring constellations, Cancer, Centaurus, Leo, Libra, Antilla, Canis Minor,
Corvus, Crater, Lupus, Monoceros, Puppis, Pyxis, Sextans, or Virgo. Because of its size, it takes
six hours for Hydra to rise completely. Hydra is located in the second quadrant of the southern
hemisphere and can be seen at latitudes between +54 and -83.
Stars in the constellation:
Name
Type of star
Distance from
Earth
177 Light Years
Magnitude
Alphard – Alpha
Hydrae
Gamma Hydrae
Orange Giant
Yellow Giant
133.8 Light Years
2.993
Zeta Hydrae
Giant
167 Light Years
3.10
2.0
Color & Surface
Temperature
Orange&
4,120 K
Yellow &
5,087 K
Yellow &
4,925 K
Beta Hydrae
Blue Giant
370 Light Years
4.276
27 Hydrae
Yellow Giant
243.4 Light Years
4.82
Sigma Hydrae
Orange Giant
353 Light Years
4.44
R Hydrae
Red Giant
410 Light Years
3.5-10.9
V Hydrae
Red Giant
1,300 Light Years
7.0-11.5
U Hydrae
Bright Giant
677 Light Years
4.93
Epsilon Hydrae AB
Yellow Giant
129 Light Years
3.38
Epsilon Hydrae A
Yellow Giant
129 Light Years
Epsilon Hydrae C
Yellow Giant
129 Light Years
Epsilon Hydrae D
Yellow Giant
129 Light Years
Delta Hydrae
White Dwarf
179 Light Years
4.14
Nu Hydrae
Orange Giant
144 Light Years
3.115
Pi Hydrae
Orange Giant
101 Light Years
3.25
7.5
Blue
&
11,100 K
Yellow &
5,150 K
Orange&
~5000 K
Red
&
2,830 K
Red
&
Yellow &
5,620 K
Yellow &
5,620 K
Yellow &
5,620 K
Yellow &
5,620 K
Orange&
4,335 K
Orange&
4,760 K