the constellations?

Question

where can i find a map of all the constellations

Answer 1

For those of you interested in really accurate and complete information on Sky objects ranging from constellations to stars to planets, nebulae, galaxies and all the other objects located in the night sky, there are really only two excellent solutions.
Most "skymaps" such as are found in the sites already mentioned, have one problem as far as I am concerned, the scale is way too small and the information about the objects shown on the maps is very skimpy to say the least.
And on most of them it is very hard to find out simple things such as " When does the moon set on the 11th of August in 2010?".
The tools I have in mind make things like this a snap.
I am talking about Planetarium Programs!
Many of them are free. But if you decide you want more detailed and up-to-date info, even the lowest level commercial Planetarium software has probably many more times the info you'll ever need. And they can be updated to stay current.
Most of the lower level programs cost less than $50.-.
The higher level programs are more expensive but contain lots of things you'll never use. These high level programs can control your Telescope mount, focus your telescope from your Laptop and hold your hand when you're lonely, You get the idea.
But for just finding things in the sky and lots of info on these objects a basic program will give you everything you need, and then some.
You download the program and, once activated, you enter your location, date and time. This tells the program where you are on the planet and what exact time it is. Using this info, it can tell you exactly where everything is in the sky with respect to your location.
When you turn the program on it will show you a very detailed chart of the night sky as seen from your house. Clicking on an Object will show a window that gives you all kinds of details about that object. You want to know what time Jupiter sets tonight? No problem, just click on jupiter and it will tell you rise time, set time and transit time. It will also show you the current distance, apparent size and lots of other stuff.
The best feature of all these programs is that you can print out these charts, take them outside with you and have a very accurate, up to date star chart to help you locate things in the sky. Without any telescope at all you will make some interesting discoveries.
The star that you know as Polaris, is actually a binary star sytem made up of two stars very close together.
The fuzzy star in the sword of Orion is actually not a star at all, but the great Nebula in orion where new stars are being borne as we speak etc. etc.
So, if you feel like splurging a little, get a Planetarium program called "The Sky" or "Starry Night" both of these are excellent.
The two most popular freeware programs are called "Hello Northern Sky" and "Carte du Ciel".
I personally prefer the former. But that's just me.
If an old "Digitally Challenged" cuss like me can figure out how to make them work, then surely they will be a cinch for the rest of you.
Good Luck!

Adolph
You can zoom in on an object to get an even more detailed chart.

Answer 2

Wikipedia gives you the list of all 88 constelaltions on one page and, by clicking on any name, you get a map and description of that constellation.

I have not found (yet) a web site that gives a good sky map with contellations. In general, you get a list of names or thumbnail sketches of separate constellations.

Answer 3

effect: the super Dipper. in spite of in case you're no longer between the brightest stars, you're relatively regarded and nicely enjoyed. you're continuously above the horizon, and you excel at assisting human beings navigate. you like simplicity, yet purely because of the fact the celebrities interior the super Dipper are area of the super bear constellation, you comprehend there is extra to existence than meets the attention. Leo sunlight Libra moon Scorpio increasing

Answer 4

In books on astronomy or the www.

Answer 5

Try Space.com also skyandtelescope.com or astronomy.com. Happy stargazing!

Answer 6

yahoo image and google image search

how about this link