There are two names given to patterns of stars: asterisms, and constellations. Asterisms are easily recognisable patterns of stars that are usually fairly easy to spot. Constellations are ...

Maddie's Constellations and Stars Quiz Stars in the night sky can make patterns, called constellations. A constellation is a group of stars that make pictures when you join them together.

February evenings offer some of the best conditions for viewing the famous winter constellations. This year they approach Mars from the east, ending the month with the Pleiades star cluster ...