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Constellation Names
Science - Identify constellation and brightest star based on meaning
| Question | Answer | Brightest Star |
|---|---|---|
| Chained Maiden (of Mythology) | Andromeda | Alpheratz |
| Without Feet (Bird of Paradise) | Apus | Apodis |
| Water-Bearer (Ganymede) | Aquarius | Sadalsuud |
| Eagle (Bearer of Zeus's Thunderbolts) | Aquila | Altair |
| Altar | Ara | |
| Ram (with Golden Fleece) | Aries | Hamal |
| Charioteer | Auriga | Capella |
| Herdsman (Son of Calisto of Mythology) | Bootes | Arcturus |
| Chisel | Cealum | |
| Giraffe | Camelopardalis | |
| Crab | Cancer | Tarf |
| Hunting Dogs | Canes Venatici | Cor Caroli |
| Greater Dog | Canis Major | Sirius |
| Lesser Dog | Canis Minor | Procyon |
| Sea Goat | Capricornus | Deneb Algedi |
| Keel | Carina | Canopus |
| Mother of Andromeda (in mythology) | Cassiopeia | Schedar |
| Half-Horse Half Man (Chiron) | Centaurus | Alpha Centauri |
| Father of Andromeda (in mythology) | Cepheus | Alderamin |
| Sea Monster (or Whale) | Cetus | Diphda |
| Chameleon (meaning Ground Lion) | Chameleon | |
| Compass (2 constellations) | Circinus and Pyxsis | |
| Dove | Columba | Phact |
| Bernice's Hair (Only named for Real Woman) | Coma Berenicies | |
| Southern Crown | Corona Australis | Alphekka or Meridiana |
| Northern Crown | Corona Borealis | Alphecca |
| Crow | Corvus | Gienah |
| Cup | Crater | |
| Southern Cross | Crux | Acrux |
| Swan or Northern Cross | Cygnus | Deneb |
| Dolphin | Delphinus | Rotanev |
| Dragon | Draco | Eltanin |
| Pony | Equuleus | Kitalpha |
| River of Mythology | Eridanus | Achernar |
| Chemical Funace | Fornax | Dalim |
| Dolphinfish | Dorado | |
| Twins Castor and Pollux (of Mythology) | Gemini | Pollux |
| Crane | Grus | Alnair |
| Hercules | Hercules | Kornephoros |
| Air Pump | Antlia | |
| Pendulum Clock | Horologium | |
| Serpent (Lake Monster) | Hydra | Alphard |
| Snake Held by Asclepius (of Mythology) | Serpens | |
| Snake-Bearer (Asclepius of Mythology) | Ophiuchus | Rasalhague |
| Lesser Water Snake | Hydrus | |
| Indian (male with arrows and bow) | Indus | |
| Lizard | Lacerta | |
| [Nemean] Lion | Leo | Regulus |
| Lesser Lion | Leo Minor | 46 Leonis Minoris |
| Hare | Lepus | Arneb |
| Balance (or Scales held by Themis) | Libra | Zubeneschamali |
| Wolf | Lupus | |
| Lynx (only those with lynx-eyes can see it) | Lynx | |
| Harp (of Orpheus) | Lyra | Vega |
| Table Mountain | Mensa | |
| Microscope | Microscopium | |
| Unicorn | Monoceros | |
| Fly | Musca | |
| Carpenter's Level | Norma | |
| Octant | Octans | |
| Giant Huntsman | Orion | Rigel |
| Peacock | Pavo | Peacock |
| Mythological Winged Horse | Pegasus | Enif |
| Husband of Andromeda (of Mythology) | Perseus | Mirfak |
| Mythological Bird | Phoenix | Ankaa |
| Easel | Pictor | |
| Fish | Pisces | Alphaerg |
| Southern Fish | Piscis Austrinus | Fomalhaut |
| Poop Deck | Puppis | |
| Eyepiece | Reticulum | |
| Arrow | Sagitta | |
| Archer (of Mythology, Chiron the Centaur) | Sagittarius | |
| Scorpion | Scorpius | Anteres |
| Sculptor | Sculptor | |
| Shield (of Sobieski) | Scutum | |
| Sextant | Sextans | Sex |
| [Cretan] Bull | Taurus | Aldebaran |
| Telescope | Telescopium | |
| Triangle | Trangulum | |
| Southern Triangle | Triangulum Australe | Atria |
| Toucan | Tucana | |
| Great Bear (Calisto of Mythology) | Ursa Major | Alioth |
| Lesser Bear | Ursa Minor | Polaris |
| Sails | Vela | Velorum |
| Flying Fish | Velans | |
| Virgin or Maiden (Astraea) | Virgo | Spica |
| Fox (with Goose in Mouth) | Vulpecula | Anser |
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