Constellations of the Month: December – Fornax: We continue December with the next constellation of the month, Fornax, “The Furnace.” Fornax, “The Furnace” – The Fornax constellation is located in the southern hemisphere, and symbolizes and symbolizes "the furnace."  Fornax was introduced by the French astronomer Nicolas Louis de Lacaille during the mid-18th century. There…Read more Constellations of the Month: December – Fornax

Constellations of the Month: December – Eridanus: We continue December with the next constellation of the month, Eridanus, “The Celestial River.” Eridanus, “The Celestial River” – The Eridanus constellation is equatorial constellation, lying in both the northern but with most of the stars lying in the southern hemispheres, and symbolizes "the celestial river."  Eridanus is…Read more Constellations of the Month: December – Eridanus

Constellations of the Month: December – Triangulum: We continue December with the next constellation of the month, Triangulum, “The Triangle.” Triangulum, “The Triangle” – The Triangulum constellation is located in the northern hemisphere, and symbolizes "the triangle."  Triangulum is classified as one of the Greek constellations. It was initially catalogued by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy…Read more Constellations of the Month: December – Triangulum

Constellations of the Month: November – Hydrus: We continue November with the last constellation of the month, Hydrus, “The Male Water Snake.” Hydrus, “The Male Water Snake” – The Hydrus constellation is located in the southern hemisphere, symbolizing the male water snake in Latin. Hydrus is also referred to as "the lesser water snake," serving…Read more Constellations of the Month: November – Hydrus

Constellations of the Month: November – Tucana: We continue November with the next constellation of the month, Tucana, “The Toucan.” Tucana, “The Toucan” – The Tucana constellation is located in the southern hemisphere, symbolizing a toucan, a bird native to tropical and sub-tropical areas. This constellation was established by the Dutch astronomer Petrus Plancius, based on…Read more Constellations of the Month: November – Tucana