Asterism (astronomy)
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An asterism is an observed pattern or group of stars in the sky. Asterisms can be any identified star pattern, and therefore are a more general concept than the 88 formally defined constellations. Con
The bright stars in this photo form the asterism Brocchi's Cluster in the constellation Vulpecula, also known as "The Coathanger."
Three Leaps of the Gazelle asterism
The "Teapot" asterism in Sagittarius. The Milky Way appears as "steam" coming from the spout.
The "37" or "LE" of NGC 2169, in Orion. It is visible with binoculars.
Big Dipper
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The Big Dipper or the Plough is an asterism consisting of seven bright stars of the constellation Ursa Major; six of them are of second magnitude and one, Megrez, of third magnitude. Four define a "bo
Asterism (astronomy)
…Canopus, Fomalhaut in the Southern Fish constellation east of Achernar and Antares in the Scorpius constellation visually near the Galactic Center. The Big Dipper, also known as The Plough or Charles's Wain, is composed of the seven brightest stars in Ursa Major. These stars delineate the Bear's hindquarters and…
An 1820s plough
The Big Dipper seen from Fujian
The Hall of the Big Dipper in a Taoist temple, Wuhan
The Big Dipper's bowl and part of the handle photographed from the International Space Station. Mizar and Alcor are at the upper right.