Former constellations

The list of historical constellations contains a selection of asterisms of European astronomical tradition. These constellations are not among the 88 of the International Astronomical Union ( IAU) binding specified constellations that are now explicitly called constellations.

Explanation of the table below

• Name: Lists the name of the constellation.
• Latin: Call the Latin name of the constellation.
• Hem: . Reports the location of the constellation in the celestial sphere. Where N stands for the north and south of the southern hemisphere. With N / S or S / N marked constellations are visible in both hemispheres.
• Author: Lists the author who first introduced the constellation or named or published in cards.
• Year: Indicates the year in which the constellation can be inserted or detected.
• Position: Position to the current IAU constellations

Asterisms

Other names for recognized constellations

The constellations in the following table are merely alternative names for today recognized constellations.

Explanation of the row headings:

• Name: Lists the name of the constellation.
• Latin: Call the Latin name of the constellation.
• Hem: . Reports the location of the constellation in the celestial sphere. Where N stands for the north and south of the southern hemisphere. With N / S or S / N marked constellations are visible in both hemispheres.
• Author: Lists the author who first introduced the name or named or published in cards.
• Year: Indicates the year in which the name can be introduced or demonstrated.
• Current Name: Lists the name under which it is now recognized by the IAU
• Comment: Call more background information