Map of the Constellations - In-The-Sky.org
WEBA map of the 88 constellations of the night sky, projected into either equatorial or galactic coordinates.
Constellation Map
WEBConstellation maps divide the celestial sphere into 88 parts, known as constellations, helping astronomers locate stars and deep sky objects. The star constellations that can be seen in the night sky depend on the observer’s location and season, and they change throughout the year.
Constellation Boundaries
WEBApr 7, 2022 · The celestial maps gathered here illustrate the constellation boundaries. The constellation boundaries were drawn using the lines_in_18.txt data set. Individual constellations were traced using the bound_in_18.txt data set for coloring.
IAU designated constellations - Wikipedia
WEBIAU designated constellations. In contemporary astronomy, 88 constellations are recognized by the International Astronomical Union (IAU). [1] Each constellation is a region of the sky bordered by arcs of right ascension and declination, together covering the entire celestial sphere.
SKY-MAP.ORG - Interactive Sky Map
WEBInteractive online sky map. Interactive online sky map. 2′ 30 tiles loaded. Survey: Options ...
The Constellations | IAU - International Astronomical Union
WEBThe table below includes the Latin names for each IAU constellation, their abbreviated names and a chart showing their boundaries. These are a mix of the ancient Greek patterns recorded by Ptolemy in addition to some more “modern” …
The Constellations - International Astronomical Union
WEBIn star maps it is common to mark line “patterns” that represent the shapes that give the name to the constellations. However, the IAU defines a constellation by its boundary (indicated by sky coordinates) and not by its pattern and the same constellation may have several variants in its representation.
IAU Constellations (88) | The Sky Tonight
WEBThe International Astronomical Union (IAU) established official boundaries for 88 constellations in 1922. The IAU constellation boundaries serve as the grid that maps the entire sky. Every star pattern or sky object is tagged with the IAU constellations that it contains or touches.
Astronomical map - Constellations, Sky Divisions | Britannica
WEBThe definitive list of 88 constellations was established in 1930 under the authority of the International Astronomical Union. Its rectilinear constellation boundaries preserve the traditional arrangements of the naked-eye stars.
NASA SVS | Deep Star Maps
WEBJan 17, 2012 · This set of star maps was created by plotting the position, brightness, and color of just over 100 million stars from the Bright Star, Tycho-2, and UCAC3 star catalogs. The constellation boundaries are those established …