Constellations Depicting Animals (42)
- Apus – Bird of Paradise
- Aquila – Eagle
- Aries – Ram
- Canes Venatici – Hunting Dogs
- Canis Major – Great Dog
- Canis Minor – Lesser Dog
- Capricornus – Sea Goat
- Cetus – Whale
- Chamaeleon – Chameleon
- Columba – Dove
- Corvus – Crow
- Cygnus – Swan
- Delphinus – Dolphin
- Dorado – Dolphinfish
- Draco – Dragon
- Equuleus – Little Horse
- Grus – Crane
- Hydra – Water Snake
- Hydrus – Male Water Snake
- Lacerta – Lizard
- Leo – Lion
- Leo Minor – Lesser Lion
- Lepus – Hare
- Lupus – Wolf
- Lynx – Lynx
- Monoceros – Unicorn
- Musca – Fly
- Ophiuchus – Serpent Bearer (depicts a human but is named for the serpent)
- Orion – Hunter (depicts a human but is named for the hunter aspect)
- Pavo – Peacock
- Pegasus – Winged Horse
- Phoenix – Phoenix
- Pisces – Fishes
- Piscis Austrinus – Southern Fish
- Sagitta – Arrow (considered here due to its representation as an object used by animals/humans)
- Scorpius – Scorpion
- Serpens – Serpent
- Taurus – Bull
- Ursa Major – Great Bear
- Ursa Minor – Lesser Bear
- Volans – Flying Fish
- Vulpecula – Fox
88 Major Constellation Names
The 88 major constellations that light up our night sky! These constellations are like giant dot-to-dot puzzles spread across the universe, and they’ve been fascinating humans for thousands of years. From the Big Dipper to Orion’s Belt, each constellation has its own story, making them a cool part of our history and culture.
The 88 constellations recognized by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) cover the entire night sky across the globe. Each has a unique Latin name, an English name, and a meaning or backstory often rooted in mythology, animals, or objects.