Asterism
The Sickle of Leo
A backwards-question-mark of stars marking the head and mane of Leo, anchored by Regulus.
Constellations
The constellation this pattern draws its stars from.
Stars
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.