Asterism
The Coathanger
A chance line of six stars with a hook (also called Brocchi's Cluster) in Vulpecula, a fine binocular target.
Constellations
The constellation this pattern draws its stars from.
An asterism is a recognisable star pattern that is not one of the 88 official IAU constellations. Explore the 88 constellations →
Sources
The primary and reference sources this topic draws on.
- BritannicaEncyclopaedia Britannica
General reference for the history of astronomy, biographies, and cultural context.