The Mighty Hercules
Perhaps the most storied hero in Greek mythology, Hercules rules the night sky each summer.
Perhaps the most storied hero in Greek mythology, Hercules rules the night sky each summer.
Taurus is the second constellation of the zodiac. Its name is the Latin word meaning “bull.” Learn more!
Centaurus is an ancient constellation and one of the largest and brightest constellations in the sky. Learn more about this half-man/half-horse.
Aries is the first constellation of the zodiac. Its name is the Latin word meaning “ram.” Learn more!
Did you know that many of the familiar star formations you know and love aren’t actually constellations? Learn more!
Aquarius is the eleventh constellation of the zodiac. Its name is the Latin word meaning “water bearer.” Learn more!
Sagittarius is the ninth constellation of the zodiac. Its name is the Latin word meaning “the archer.” Learn more!
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.” Find out more!
Scorpio, also known as Scorpius, is the eighth constellation of the zodiac. Its name is the Latin word meaning “scorpion.” Learn more!