Constellations By Ruby Rose + Ella Jayne. Orion the hunter The constellation of Orion, one of the most familiar constellations in the night sky. Orion.

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Constellations By Ruby Rose + Ella Jayne

Orion the hunter The constellation of Orion, one of the most familiar constellations in the night sky. Orion is visible in both Northern and Southern hemispheres.

Leo the lion In the Southern hemisphere Leo will appear upside down. The Latin word lion is leo.

Ursa Major The very recognizable Big Dipper, also known as The Plough, is part of Ursa Major constellation. Polaris is the brightest star in the constellation of Ursa Minor.

Pegasus Pegasus has been recognized as a constellation for 2,000 years. Pegasus is a winged stallion horse derived from Greek mythology.