Astronomy Forum Talk all things astronomy, all in one place
Join the conversation
Skip to content
Astronomy Magazine logo
  • Login/Register
  • Logout
  • Shop
  • Subscribe

  • News
  • Science
    • Solar System
    • Exoplanets
    • Stars
    • Milky Way
    • Galaxies
    • Exotic Objects
    • Cosmology
  • Observing
    • In The Sky
    • Upcoming Events
    • The Sun
    • The Moon
    • Planets
    • Comets
    • Deep-Sky Objects
    • Observing Basics
    • Telescopes and Equipment
    • Astrophotography
    • Gear Guide
    • This Week in Astronomy
  • Space Exploration
    • What’s Launching This Week
    • Human Spaceflight
    • Robotic Spaceflight
  • The Magazine
  • Ask Astro
  • Star Products
  • News
  • Science
    • Solar System
    • Exoplanets
    • Stars
    • Milky Way
    • Galaxies
    • Exotic Objects
    • Cosmology
  • Observing
    • In The Sky
    • Upcoming Events
    • The Sun
    • The Moon
    • Planets
    • Comets
    • Deep-Sky Objects
    • Observing Basics
    • Telescopes and Equipment
    • Astrophotography
    • Gear Guide
    • This Week in Astronomy
  • Space Exploration
    • What’s Launching This Week
    • Human Spaceflight
    • Robotic Spaceflight
  • The Magazine
  • Ask Astro
  • Star Products
  • Login/Register
  • Logout
  • Shop
  • Subscribe

Constellations

Science

When using astronomy software or astronomy books and atlases, I notice that not everyone draws the constellations the same way. Why?

Astronomy for beginners, Deep-Sky Objects

Six open clusters in Canis Major

Astronomy for beginners

Five open clusters in Monoceros

Astronomy for beginners, Deep-Sky Objects, Galaxies

The constellation Triangulum, the Double Cluster in Perseus, and spiral galaxy NGC 891

Astronomy for beginners, Deep-Sky Objects

The constellation Piscis Austrinus, globular cluster M2, and the Saturn Nebula (NGC 7009)

Astronomy for beginners, Deep-Sky Objects, Galaxies

The Great Square of Pegasus, globular cluster M15, and Stephan’s Quintet

Astronomy for beginners, Exoplanets, Planets, Solar System

Easy-to-Find Objects in the 2015 Fall Sky

Astronomy for beginners

How were the constellation boundaries set?

Astronomy for beginners, Deep-Sky Objects

Corona Australis, the Castaway Cluster, and the Red Spider Nebula

Astronomy for beginners, Deep-Sky Objects

The constellation Corona Borealis, globular cluster M9, and the Lobster Nebula (NGC 6357)

Astronomy for beginners, Deep-Sky Objects

Choose a star atlas that’s right for you

Astronomy for beginners, Deep-Sky Objects, Galaxies

An easy guide to astro-speak

Posts pagination

Newer posts 1 … 3 4 5 6 7 Older posts
Astronomy Magazine logo
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • YouTube
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Subscribe
  • Customer Service
  • Advertising
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • Do Not Sell

@ 2025 Firecrown Media. All Rights Reserved.

More Sites from Firecrown Media Publisher logo
Scroll to Top

Login

New User? Create an Account

Why Sign In? Subscribers can access their digital magazine issues, and registered users can participate in our Community forums and galleries.

Email is required
Password is required
Forgot your password?
Manage My Account
Contact
Customer Support