The constellation pictured is known as the Great Square of Pegasus. This constellation can be seen in mid September and November at night. It is positioned in the east to northeast position in the sky. The Great Square of Pegasus is made up of four stars. Scheat, Alpheratz , Markab, and Algenib. This constellation is easy to find from the position of the North Star. The Great Square of Pegasus is similar to the Big Dipper in the way that it is used to find other constellation and galaxies. The Great Square of Pegasus is made up of many small stars, but the four that are seen by the eye are the easiest to see. In Greek mythology, Pegasus was a winged horse.
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