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- 4. Orion is one of the most recognizable constellations, often depicted as a hunter with a belt of three stars.
- 7. Lyra is associated with the lyre of Orpheus and includes the bright star Vega.
- 9. Gemini depicts the twins Castor and Pollux and is easily identifiable in the night sky.
- 11. Cassiopeia resembles a "W" or "M" shape, depending on its orientation in the sky.
- 13. Major Ursa Major, also known as the Great Bear, features the Big Dipper asterism, easily visible in the northern sky.
- 15. Aquarius represents a water-bearer and is part of the zodiac, with various dimmer stars.
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- 1. Sagittarius is seen as an archer and includes the center of the Milky Way galaxy.
- 2. Virgo is another zodiac constellation and is often associated with the Virgin.
- 3. Scorpius is often seen as a scorpion and includes the bright red star Antares.
- 5. Cygnus is often known as the Northern Cross due to its distinctive shape.
- 6. Draco is a constellation with a winding shape and includes the star Thuban, which was once the North Star.
- 8. Leo is represented as a lion and contains several bright stars, making it easy to identify.
- 10. Taurus features the prominent star cluster Pleiades and the bright red star Aldebaran.
- 12. Pegasus is depicted as a winged horse and contains the famous square of Pegasus.
- 14. Aries is one of the zodiac constellations and is associated with the ram.
