Asterism
The Winter Triangle
An equilateral triangle of Sirius, Procyon, and Betelgeuse, straddling Canis Major, Canis Minor, and Orion.
Constellations
The constellations 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.