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All stars but one can be associated with an IAU constellation. IAU constellations are areas of the sky. There are 88 IAU constellations, so the sky is divided into 88 boxes.

The only star that does not belong to a constellation is the Sun
Sun

The Sun , a G V star, is the star at the center of the Solar System. The Earth and other matter orbit the Sun, which by itself accounts for about 98.6% of the Solar System's mass....
. The Sun travels through the 13 constellations along the ecliptic
Ecliptic

The ecliptic is the apparent path that the Sun traces out in the sky during the year. As it appears to move in the sky in relation to the stars, the apparent path aligns with the planets throughout the course of the year....
, the 12 of the Zodiac
Zodiac

Zodiac denotes an annual cycle of twelve stations along the ecliptic, the apparent path of the Sun across the heavens through the constellations that divide the ecliptic into twelve equal zones of celestial longitude....
 and Ophiuchus
Ophiuchus

Ophiuchus is a large constellation located around the celestial equator. Its name is Greek language for 'snake-holder', and it is commonly represented as a man grasping the snake that is represented by the constellation Serpens....
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All stars but one can be associated with an IAU constellation. IAU constellations are areas of the sky. There are 88 IAU constellations, so the sky is divided into 88 boxes.

The only star that does not belong to a constellation is the Sun
Sun

The Sun , a G V star, is the star at the center of the Solar System. The Earth and other matter orbit the Sun, which by itself accounts for about 98.6% of the Solar System's mass....
. The Sun travels through the 13 constellations along the ecliptic
Ecliptic

The ecliptic is the apparent path that the Sun traces out in the sky during the year. As it appears to move in the sky in relation to the stars, the apparent path aligns with the planets throughout the course of the year....
, the 12 of the Zodiac
Zodiac

Zodiac denotes an annual cycle of twelve stations along the ecliptic, the apparent path of the Sun across the heavens through the constellations that divide the ecliptic into twelve equal zones of celestial longitude....
 and Ophiuchus
Ophiuchus

Ophiuchus is a large constellation located around the celestial equator. Its name is Greek language for 'snake-holder', and it is commonly represented as a man grasping the snake that is represented by the constellation Serpens....
.

Lists of stars by constellation

Stars are listed in the appropriate lists for the constellation, as follows:

  • Andromeda
    List of stars in Andromeda

    This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Andromeda , sorted by decreasing brightness....
  • Antlia
    List of stars in Antlia

    This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Antlia, sorted by decreasing brightness.See also*List of stars by constellation...
  • Apus
    List of stars in Apus

    This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Apus, sorted by decreasing brightness....
  • Aquarius
    List of stars in Aquarius

    This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Aquarius , sorted by decreasing brightness....
  • Aquila
    List of stars in Aquila

    This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Aquila , sorted by decreasing brightness....
  • Ara
    List of stars in Ara

    This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Ara , sorted by decreasing brightness....
  • Aries
    List of stars in Aries

    This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Aries , sorted by decreasing brightness.See also*List of stars by constellation...
  • Auriga
    List of stars in Auriga

    This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Auriga , sorted by decreasing brightness....
  • Boötes
    List of stars in Boötes

    This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Bo?tes, sorted by decreasing brightness.See also*List of stars by constellation...
  • Caelum
    List of stars in Caelum

    This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Caelum, sorted by decreasing brightness.See also*List of stars by constellation...
  • Camelopardalis
    List of stars in Camelopardalis

    This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Camelopardalis, sorted by decreasing brightness....
  • Cancer
    List of stars in Cancer

    This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Cancer , sorted by decreasing brightness....
  • Canes Venatici
    List of stars in Canes Venatici

    This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Canes Venatici, sorted by decreasing brightness....
  • Canis Major
    List of stars in Canis Major

    This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Canis Major, sorted by decreasing brightness....
  • Canis Minor
    List of stars in Canis Minor

    This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Canis Minor, sorted by decreasing brightness....
  • Capricornus
    List of stars in Capricornus

    This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Capricornus, sorted by decreasing brightness....
  • Carina
    List of stars in Carina

    This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Carina , sorted by decreasing brightness.This constellation's Bayer designations were given while it was still considered part of the constellation of Argo Navis....
  • Cassiopeia
    List of stars in Cassiopeia

    This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Cassiopeia , sorted by decreasing brightness.References**...
  • Centaurus
    List of stars in Centaurus

    This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Centaurus, sorted by decreasing brightness....
  • Cepheus
    List of stars in Cepheus

    This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Cepheus , sorted by decreasing brightness....
  • Cetus
    List of stars in Cetus

    This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Cetus, sorted by decreasing brightness.See also*List of stars by constellation...
  • Chamaeleon
    List of stars in Chamaeleon

    This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Chamaeleon, sorted by decreasing brightness....


  • Circinus
    List of stars in Circinus

    This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Circinus, sorted by decreasing brightness....
  • Columba
    List of stars in Columba

    This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Columba , sorted by decreasing brightness....
  • Coma Berenices
    List of stars in Coma Berenices

    This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Coma Berenices, sorted by decreasing brightness....
  • Corona Australis
    List of stars in Corona Australis

    This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Corona Australis, sorted by decreasing brightness....
  • Corona Borealis
    List of stars in Corona Borealis

    This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Corona Borealis, sorted by decreasing brightness....
  • Corvus
    List of stars in Corvus

    This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Corvus , sorted by decreasing brightness....
  • Crater
    List of stars in Crater

    This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Crater , sorted by decreasing brightness.References**...
  • Crux
    List of stars in Crux

    This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Crux, sorted by decreasing brightness....
  • Cygnus
    List of stars in Cygnus

    This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Cygnus , sorted by decreasing brightness....
  • Delphinus
    List of stars in Delphinus

    This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Delphinus, sorted by decreasing brightness....
  • Dorado
    List of stars in Dorado

    This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Dorado, sorted by decreasing brightness....
  • Draco
    List of stars in Draco

    This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Draco .See also*List of stars by constellationReferences**...
  • Equuleus
    List of stars in Equuleus

    This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Equuleus, sorted by decreasing brightness....
  • Eridanus
    List of stars in Eridanus

    This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Eridanus , sorted by decreasing brightness....
  • Fornax
    List of stars in Fornax

    This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Fornax , sorted by decreasing brightness....
  • Gemini
    List of stars in Gemini

    This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Gemini , sorted by decreasing brightness....
  • Grus
    List of stars in Grus

    This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Grus , sorted by decreasing brightness.See also*List of stars by constellation...
  • Hercules
    List of stars in Hercules

    This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Hercules , sorted by decreasing brightness....
  • Horologium
    List of stars in Horologium

    This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Horologium, sorted by decreasing brightness....
  • Hydra
    List of stars in Hydra

    This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Hydra , sorted by decreasing brightness.See also*List of stars by constellation...
  • Hydrus
    List of stars in Hydrus

    This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Hydrus, sorted by decreasing brightness.See also*List of stars by constellation...
  • Indus
    List of stars in Indus

    This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Indus , sorted by decreasing brightness.See also*List of stars by constellation...


  • Lacerta
    List of stars in Lacerta

    This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Lacerta, sorted by decreasing brightness....
  • Leo
    List of stars in Leo

    This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Leo , sorted by decreasing brightness....
  • Leo Minor
    List of stars in Leo Minor

    This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Leo Minor, sorted by decreasing brightness....
  • Lepus
    List of stars in Lepus

    This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Lepus , sorted by decreasing brightness.References**...
  • Libra
    List of stars in Libra

    This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Libra , sorted by decreasing brightness.See also*List of stars by constellation...
  • Lupus
    List of stars in Lupus

    This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Lupus , sorted by decreasing brightness.See also*List of stars by constellation...
  • Lynx
    List of stars in Lynx

    This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Lynx , sorted by decreasing brightness.See also*List of stars by constellation...
  • Lyra
    List of stars in Lyra

    This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Lyra, sorted by decreasing brightness....
  • Mensa
    List of stars in Mensa

    This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Mensa , sorted by decreasing brightness.See also*List of stars by constellation...
  • Microscopium
    List of stars in Microscopium

    This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Microscopium, sorted by decreasing brightness....
  • Monoceros
    List of stars in Monoceros

    This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Monoceros, sorted by decreasing brightness....
  • Musca
    List of stars in Musca

    This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Musca, sorted by decreasing brightness.See also*List of stars by constellation...
  • Norma
    List of stars in Norma

    This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Norma , sorted by decreasing brightness.See also*List of stars by constellation...
  • Octans
    List of stars in Octans

    This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Octans, sorted by decreasing brightness.See also*List of stars by constellation...
  • Ophiuchus
    List of stars in Ophiuchus

    This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Ophiuchus, sorted by decreasing brightness....
  • Orion
    List of stars in Orion

    This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Orion , sorted by decreasing brightness.See also*List of stars by constellation...
  • Pavo
    List of stars in Pavo

    This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Pavo , sorted by decreasing brightness.See also*List of stars by constellation...
  • Pegasus
    List of stars in Pegasus

    This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Pegasus , sorted by decreasing brightness....
  • Perseus
    List of stars in Perseus

    This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Perseus , sorted by decreasing brightness....
  • Phoenix
    List of stars in Phoenix

    This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Phoenix , sorted by decreasing brightness....
  • Pictor
    List of stars in Pictor

    This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Pictor, sorted by decreasing brightness.See also*List of stars by constellation...
  • Pisces
    List of stars in Pisces

    This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Pisces , sorted by decreasing brightness....


  • Piscis Austrinus
    List of stars in Piscis Austrinus

    This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Piscis Austrinus, sorted by decreasing brightness....
  • Puppis
    List of stars in Puppis

    This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Puppis, sorted by decreasing brightness.This constellation's Bayer designations were given while it was still considered part of the constellation of Argo Navis....
  • Pyxis
    List of stars in Pyxis

    This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Pyxis, sorted by decreasing brightness.See also*List of stars by constellation...
  • Reticulum
    List of stars in Reticulum

    This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Reticulum, sorted by decreasing brightness....
  • Sagitta
    List of stars in Sagitta

    This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Sagitta, sorted by decreasing brightness....
  • Sagittarius
    List of stars in Sagittarius

    This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Sagittarius , sorted by decreasing brightness....
  • Scorpius
    List of stars in Scorpius

    This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Scorpius, sorted by decreasing brightness....
  • Sculptor
    List of stars in Sculptor

    This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Sculptor , sorted by decreasing brightness....
  • Scutum
    List of stars in Scutum

    This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Scutum, sorted by decreasing brightness.See also*List of stars by constellation...
  • Serpens
    List of stars in Serpens

    This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Serpens, sorted by decreasing brightness....
  • Sextans
    List of stars in Sextans

    This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Sextans, sorted by decreasing brightness....
  • Taurus
    List of stars in Taurus

    This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Taurus , sorted by decreasing brightness....
  • Telescopium
    List of stars in Telescopium

    This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Telescopium, sorted by decreasing brightness....
  • Triangulum
    List of stars in Triangulum

    This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Triangulum, sorted by decreasing brightness....
  • Triangulum Australe
    List of stars in Triangulum Australe

    This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Triangulum Australe, sorted by decreasing brightness....
  • Tucana
    List of stars in Tucana

    This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Tucana, sorted by decreasing brightness.See also*List of stars by constellation...
  • Ursa Major
    List of stars in Ursa Major

    This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Ursa Major, sorted by decreasing brightness....
  • Ursa Minor
    List of stars in Ursa Minor

    This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Ursa Minor, sorted by decreasing brightness....
  • Vela
    List of stars in Vela

    This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Vela , sorted by decreasing brightness.This constellation's Bayer designations were given while it was still considered part of the constellation of Argo Navis....
  • Virgo
    List of stars in Virgo

    This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Virgo , sorted by decreasing brightness.See also*List of stars by constellation...
  • Volans
    List of stars in Volans

    This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Volans, sorted by decreasing brightness.See also*List of stars by constellation...
  • Vulpecula
    List of stars in Vulpecula

    This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Vulpecula , sorted by decreasing brightness....

Criteria of inclusion

  • Sixth magnitude stars or brighter (V < 6.50)
  • Stars with a Bayer or Flamsteed designation, named stars
  • Notable variable stars (prototypes, rare or otherwise important)
  • Nearest stars
  • Stars with planets
  • Notable neutron stars, black holes, and other exotic stellar objects


See also

  • List of constellations
    List of constellations

    Each culture has its own constellations, usually based on mythology. This article covers the 88 constellations used in modern astronomy, which properly speaking are not patterns of stars, as in the common use of the word, but areas of the sky ....
  • Lists of stars
    Lists of stars

    ListsThe following are lists of stars:By location:'By name:...


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