Aquarius |
a constellation located between Capricorn and Pisces. Aquarius is also called the Water Bearer. [1/3 definitions] |
Aries |
a constellation located between Pisces and Taurus. Aries is also called the Ram. [1/3 definitions] |
Big Dipper |
part of the constellation Ursa Major, made up of this constellation's seven brightest stars. These stars form a shape that looks like a ladle, or dipper. |
cancer |
(capitalized) a constellation located between Gemini and Leo. Cancer is also called the Crab. [1/4 definitions] |
Canis Major |
a constellation in the northern sky that contains Sirius, the brightest of all stars. Canis Major means "Big Dog" in Latin. |
Canis Minor |
a constellation in the northern sky. Canis Minor means "Little Dog" in Latin. |
Capricorn |
a constellation between Sagittarius and Aquarius. Capricorn is also called the Goat. [1/3 definitions] |
Dog Star |
the brightest star in the sky. The Dog Star is in the constellation Canis Major and is also called Sirius. |
Gemini |
a constellation located between Taurus and Cancer. Gemini is also called the Twins. [1/3 definitions] |
Libra |
a constellation located between Virgo and Scorpio. Libra is also called the Scales. [1/3 definitions] |
Little Dipper |
the constellation Ursa Minor. The stars that make up this constellation form a pattern that looks like a dipper. |
North Star |
a bright star in the constellation Ursa Minor; Polaris. |
Orion |
a large winter constellation in the northern sky. [1/2 definitions] |
Pisces |
a constellation located between Aquarius and Aries. Pisces is also called the Fish. [1/3 definitions] |
Polaris |
a bright star in the constellation Ursa Minor; North Star. |
polestar |
a bright star in the constellation Ursa Minor; Polaris; North Star. |
ram |
(usually capitalized) the constellation Aries. [1/5 definitions] |
Sagittarius |
a constellation between Scorpio and Capricorn, in the brightest part of the Milky Way. Sagittarius is also called the Archer. [1/3 definitions] |
Scorpio |
a constellation located between Libra and Sagittarius. Scorpio is also called the Scorpion. [1/3 definitions] |
Sirius |
the brightest star in the sky. Sirius is in the constellation Canis Major and is also called the Dog Star. |
Taurus |
a constellation located between Aries and Gemini and near Orion. Taurus is also called the Bull. [1/3 definitions] |