Explanation:

The International Astronomical Union recognizes 88 constellations covering the entire northern and southern sky. Here is a selection of the most familiar and easily seen constellations in the northern sky.

Constellation Guide

Aquarius

Aquarius

Aquila, the Eagle

Aquila, the Eagle

Aries, the ram

Aries, the Ram

Auriga, the Charioteer

Auriga, the Charioteer

Boötes

Boötes, the Herdsman

Cancer, the Crab

Cancer, the Crab

Canis Major, the Great Dog

Canis Major, the Great Dog

Capricornus, the Sea-Goat

Capricornus, the Sea-Goat

Cassiopeia, the Queen

Cassiopeia, the Queen

Cygnus, the Swan

Cygnus, the Swan

Gemini, the Twins

Gemini, the Twins

Leo, the Lion

Leo, the Lion

Libra, the Scales

Libra, the Scales

Lyra, the Harp

Lyra, the Harp

Orion, the Hunter

Orion, the Hunter

Pegasus, the Flying Horse

Pegasus, the Flying Horse

Perseus, the Hero

Perseus, the Hero

Pisces, the fish

Pisces, the Fish

Sagittarius, the Archer

Sagittarius, the Archer

Scorpius, the Scorpion

Scorpius, the Scorpion

Taurus, the Bull

Taurus, the Bull

Ursa Major, the Great Bear

Ursa Major, the Great Bear

Virgo, the virgin

Virgo