Asterisms

Asterisms are easy-to-see star patterns that are not official constellations, such as the Big Dipper inside Ursa Major or the Summer Triangle formed by three bright stars of three constellations. They are the quickest way to find your way around the sky.

Big DipperUrsa MajorLittle DipperUrsa MinorOrion's BeltOrionSummer TriangleLyra, Aquila and CygnusWinter TriangleCanis Major, Canis Minor and OrionWinter HexagonCanis Major, Auriga, Orion, Canis Minor, Taurus and GeminiGreat Square of PegasusAndromeda and PegasusTeapotSagittariusNorthern CrossCygnusSpring TriangleBoötes, Virgo and LeoSickle of LeoLeoKeystoneHerculesFalse CrossCarina and VelaSouthern PointersCentaurus

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