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constellations
Zodiac Zone: Meet Taurus
Taurus is the second constellation of the zodiac. Its name is the Latin word meaning “bull.” Learn more!
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Centaurus: The Horseman in the Sky
Centaurus is an ancient constellation and one of the largest and brightest constellations in the sky. Learn more about this half-man/half-horse.
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Zodiac Zone: Meet Aries
Aries is the first constellation of the zodiac. Its name is the Latin word meaning “ram.” Learn more!
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What is an Asterism?
Did you know that many of the familiar star formations you know and love aren’t actually constellations? Learn more!
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Zodiac Zone: Meet Aquarius
Aquarius is the eleventh constellation of the zodiac. Its name is the Latin word meaning “water bearer.” Learn more!
Read More »Is Your Sign Wrong?
Does the Earth’s “wobble” mean your zodiac sign has changed?
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Zodiac Zone: Meet Sagittarius
Sagittarius is the ninth constellation of the zodiac. Its name is the Latin word meaning “the archer.” Learn more!
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What is a “Messier Object”?
If you enjoy finding out the names of the various objects in the night sky, perhaps you’ve stumbled across one or more of the “Messier Objects.”
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Zodiac Zone: Meet Scorpio
Scorpio, also known as Scorpius, is the eighth constellation of the zodiac. Its name is the Latin word meaning “scorpion.” Learn more!
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