Over half of the 88 official constellation names are attributed to the ancient Greeks. The International Astronomical Union governs the naming of these star-formed “patterns.” The first known ...

If the thought of gazing into the face of your baby reminds you of how it feels to gaze into a star-filled night sky, then a celestial star name might be perfect for your little one. Show that your ...

Constellation Energy has replaced its chief financial officer and named a new general counsel as the company looks to complete its merger with MidAmerican Energy Holdings Co. Jonathan Thayer, 37, will ...

My students always chuckle when I point out constellations with two or three stars like Canis Minor and tell them those several points of light represent a dog. Or a crab. Or a sextant. All those ...

Thank the ancient Greeks for giving us the majority of our official 88 constellation names recognized by the International Astronomical Union (IAU). But that doesn’t mean plenty of other ...