But the term constellation in modern astronomy actually refers to a particular region of the sky, like a country on a map. The star figures first noticed in antiquity lie within these regions.

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Star Constellations: Some Parting Words… We hope you’ve enjoyed our guide to the star constellations. Unlocking the mysterious of the cosmos is an amazing past-time and hobby.

Explorers used constellations to navigate. Ursa Minor, or the little bear, contains the North Star, a bright star that hovers right over the north pole.

At this time of year, if you wait till about 12:30 a.m., Cassiopeia is at its lowest point in the northern sky, but the five stars imagined as a capital W is standing upright.