Here are some well known constellations and their backgrounds. People have been naming and viewing these for years and using them to tell stories and find directions. Hopefully you learn something new!
Orion is one of the most recognizable constellations in the night sky. It represents a hunter from Greek mythology. It is easy to find because of the three bright stars that make Orion's Belt. Two of its brightest are called Betelguese and Rigel.
Ursa Major (The Great Bear) is a big constellation a great bear. It is famous for containing a group of seven stars known as the Big Dippper. The Big Dipper looks like a large spoon in the sky. People also use its stars to find the North Star.
Cassiopeia (The Queen) is a constellation named after a queen from Greek mythology. It is easy to identify because its five main bright stars form a shape that looks like the letter W or M. It can be found in the northern part of the sky.
