Tuesday, November 10, 2015

This constellation pictured is known as Lacerta. Between the dates on November 8-10, it is visible around dawn. Lacerta, the Lizard was created by a Polish astronomer named Johannes Hevelius in 1687. Interestingly enough, Lacerata does not name after any kind of mythology. The two stars that Lactera falls between are Cygnus and Andromeda. This constellation runs through the Milky Way. The constellation has been called the "Little Cassiopeia" because the brightest star forms the "W" shape in the Cassiopeia constellation. Lacerta is located in the fourth quadrant of the northern hemisphere. Lacerta has four stars within the constellation. 
http://www.constellation-guide.com/constellation-list/lacerta-constellation/

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