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by Jim Fuchs
Constellation History
September 2005 Constellation
Monthly Constellation Index
Finding Modern Constellations
Celestial Maps and More
Astro Photos
Tables
BBC.CO.UK
For thousands of years, cultures all over the world over have attributed stories to the points of light they saw in the night sky. Legendary tales of courage, beauty and evil surround the stars. Their patterns have created fantastic creatures, grotesque monsters, brave heroes and beautiful heroines.
Pick a constellation from the drop-down box below to read their legends. And learn which stars and clusters belong to each group.
Comets
Slideshow
Eclipses
Star Clusters
Nebulae
Galaxies
Constellations
Atmosphere
Aurora Borealis
Observatories
Miscellaneous
Astronomical Resources: |
Astronomical Calendar |
The Brightest Stars |
The Nearest Stars |
The Constellations |
Adittional Resources: |
Astrolinks |
Search Engines |
Online Bookstore |
Linking Site
By Kerry Magruder
An introduction to astronomy with the unaided-eye
What are Basic Celestial Phenomena?
Stars and Constellations begin here
Constellations index
Instruments (make a star clock, etc.)
Diurnal motion
The Celestial Sphere
The Shape of the Earth
Flat-Earth woodcut (not a medieval woodcut)
The Zodiac and planetary motions
Scale of the Universe
Internet links and library resources
The Eastbay Astronomical Society Website