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Constellations Guide


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Level: 100/100 Master Scan — The 88 Constellations


IAU BOUNDARIES


The International Astronomical Union (IAU) recognizes **88 official constellations**. These act as "territories" in the sky, ensuring every star belongs to a specific region.

OFFICIAL LIST
Count: 88 Regions

ASTERISMS


Not all patterns are constellations. An **asterism** is a popular pattern within or across constellations, like the Big Dipper (part of Ursa Major) or the Summer Triangle.

PATTERN GUIDE
Type: Sub-patterns

ZODIAC PATH


The **Zodiac** consists of 13 constellations (including Ophiuchus) that lie along the Ecliptic—the apparent path the Sun follows across the sky throughout the year.

ECLIPTIC DATA
Path: $0^\circ$ Latitude