Constellations: Basics

• Definition of a constellation: a group of stars which form a pattern in the night-sky.
• 88 official constellations in the night-sky.
• Here is a chart of the constellations: 
  
• The most common constellation is the big dipper that is referred to in many movies and books.
• FUN FACT: We normally can't see stars in big cities like Allen because of light polution.