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Lists of stars by constellation

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An artist's illustration of HE 1523-0901, one of the oldest known stars in our galaxy, located about 7,500 light-years from Earth.

Stars and Their Special Groups

Stars in the night sky are grouped into special areas called constellations. These groups help us learn about the stars and tell stories from long ago. There are 88 official constellations that scientists use today.

Most stars belong to one of these constellations. The only star that does not is the Sun. The Sun moves through a path in the sky called the ecliptic and passes through 13 constellations, including the 12 Zodiac constellations and one called Ophiuchus.

Here is a list of all the constellations. You can click on each name to learn more about the stars in them:

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