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What are constellations?

Constellations are a combination of stars forming an imaginary picture you might be able to see on a good night. Most constellations come from ancient Greece. Currently there are 88 constellations you could see, the largest being Hydra, and the smallest being Crux. 42 of the 88 are named after animals, like Ursa Major and Scorpio.

These are the 12 original zodiac constellations... but did you know that a 13th came out?

Zodiac constellations are constellations that are shown in a specific part of the night sky, the zodiac. There are twelve original zodiacs, Scorpio, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Pisces, and Aquarius. The thirteenth, which was discovered in 1995, is Ophiuchus.

Mythological constellations are based on Greek heroes and beasts. They are believed to have made a place in the stars as a memorial for their deeds. Some major examples include