Hydrus
Hydrus, the Lesser Water Snake, is a separate figure near the south celestial pole. It should not be confused with the much larger equatorial Hydra.
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Hydrus, the Lesser Water Snake, is a separate figure near the south celestial pole. It should not be confused with the much larger equatorial Hydra.
Indus is a human figure in the southern sky. Its pattern lies between Grus and Pavo.
Lacerta, the Lizard, is a small zigzag of northern stars. It fills the space between Cygnus, Cassiopeia and Pegasus.
Regulus marks the base of the celestial Sickle, a pattern resembling a backward question mark. Faraway galaxies lie apart from the bright stars.
Leo Minor is a separate, faint figure between Leo and Ursa Major. Its name connects these neighboring regions of the sky.
Lepus, the Hare, hides beneath Orion's feet. Its compact pattern lies south of bright Rigel.
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