TABLE: The Constellations
The Latin names and meanings of the official 88
constellations are given below. The original 48
constellations of Ptolemy are indicated with an
asterisk *. Ptolemy's constellation Argo the Boat
was later divided into three parts (Carina,
Puppis, and Vela, which are noted).
The Latin names and meanings of the official 88
constellations are given below. The original 48
constellations of Ptolemy are indicated with an
asterisk *. Ptolemy's constellation Argo the Boat
was later divided into three parts (Carina,
Puppis, and Vela, which are noted).
Latin Name | Meaning
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Andromeda | Daughter of Cassiopeia
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Antlia | The Air Pump
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Apus | Bird of Paradise
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Aquarius | The Water-Bearer
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Aquila | The Eagle
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Ara * | The Altar
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Aries | The Ram
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Auriga | The Charioteer
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Boötes | The Herdsman
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Caelum | The Chisel
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Camelopardalis | The Giraffe
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Cancer * | The Crab
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Canes Venatici | The Hunting Dogs
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Canis Major * | The Big Dog
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Canis Minor * | The Little Dog
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Capricornus * | The Goat
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Carina * | The Keel (of Argo)
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Cassiopeia | The Queen
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Centaurus | The Centaur
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Cepheus | The King
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Cetus * | The Whale
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Chamaeleon | The Chameleon
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Circinus | The Compasses
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Columba | The Dove
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Coma Berenices | Berenice's Hair
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Corona Australis | The Southern Crown
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Corona Borealis | The Northern Crown
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Corvus | The Crow
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Crater | The Cup
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Crux | The Cross
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Cygnus * | The Swan
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Delphinus | The Dolphin
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Dorado | The Swordfish
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Draco | The Dragon
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Equuleus | The Little Horse
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Eridanus | The River
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Fornax | The Furnace
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Gemini | The Twins
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Grus | The Crane (bird)
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Hercules | The Son of Zeus
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Horologium | The Clock
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Hydra | The Water Snake (female)
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Hydrus | The Water Snake (male)
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Indus | The Indian (American)
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Lacerta | The Lizard
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Leo * | The Lion
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Leo Minor | The Little Lion
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Lepus | The Hare
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Libra | The Balance
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Lupus | The Wolf
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Lynx | The Lynx
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Lyra | The Lyre
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Mensa | The Table
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Microscopium | The Microscope
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Monoceros | The Unicorn
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Musca | The Fly
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Norma | The Square
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Octans | The Octant
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Ophiuchus | The Serpent-Bearer
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Orion | The Hunter
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Pavo | The Peacock
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Pegasus | The Winged Horse
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Perseus | Rescuer of Andromeda
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Phoenix | The Phoenix
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Pictor | The Painter
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Pisces | The Fishes
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Piscis Austrinus | The Southern Fish
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Puppis | The Stern (of Argo)
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Pyxis | The Compass
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Reticulum | The Reticle
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Sagitta * | The Arrow
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Sagittarius | The Archer
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Scorpius | The Scorpion
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Sculptor | The Sculptor
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Scutum | The Shield
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Serpens | The Serpent
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Sextans | The Sextant
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Taurus | The Bull
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Telescopium | The Telescope
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Triangulum * | The Triangle
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Triangulum Australe | The Southern Triangle
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Tucana | The Toucan
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Ursa Major * | The Great Bear
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Ursa Minor * | The Little Bear
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Vela | The Sails (of Argo)
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Virgo | The Maiden
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Volans | The Flying Fish
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Vulpecula | The Fox
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