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Serpens
The only non-contiguous constellation


Identify types of Deep Sky Objects!
Can you identify these types of deep sky objects?

Libra
The only Ecliptic constellation that's an inanimate object
Leo Minor
Introduced by Johannes Hevelius in 1687
Andromeda
All about this Fall constellation, and the most famous galaxy
Corvus
Apollo's raven
Auriga
Location of the Galactic Anticenter
Triangulum
Deltoton to the Greeks
Sculptor
Home to the South Galactic Pole
Pisces
Present home to the vernal equinox
Cepheus
King of his own house!
Vulpecula
Another constellation added by Hevelius in 1690
Scutum
The only "political" constellation
Ophiuchus
The 13th Ecliptical Constellation
Draco
Separator of the Bears
BoΓΆtes
Follower of the Bear
Lynx
Added by Heveleus in 1687
Gemini
Anchored by the mythological twins Castor and Pollux
Canis Major
Hosts the brightest star in the sky
Orion
One of the most recognized constellations
Cetus
A whale of a constellation
Pegasus
Perseus's Pony
Aquarius
One of the "Water" constellations.
Cygnus
Flying down the Milky Way
Sagittarius
Looking to the center of our Galaxy
Scorpius
The celestial arachnid holding the Milky Wayβs heart in its sting.
Hercules
The mythical strongman in the sky
Canes Venatici
The only constellation named after an historical figure
Coma Berenices
The only constellation named after an historical figure
Leo
Gateway constellation to Spring
Cancer
The dimmest constellation in the Zodiac
Monoceros
Constellation going back to at least the 17th century
Perseus
Ancient constellation from Greek mythology
Camelopardalis
A faint circumpolar constellation from the 17th century
