Milky Way Constellations
Constellations the band of the Milky Way passes through.
- AquilaAql
Aquila (Aquilae) — The Eagle is one of the 88 modern constellations recognised by the International Astronomical Union.
Area652 deg²Rank22SeasonSummer - AraAra
Ara (Arae) — The Altar is one of the 88 modern constellations recognised by the International Astronomical Union.
Area237 deg²Rank63 - AurigaAur
Auriga (Aurigae) — The Charioteer is one of the 88 modern constellations recognised by the International Astronomical Union.
Area657 deg²Rank21SeasonWinter - CarinaCar
Carina (Carinae) — The Keel (of Argo Navis) is one of the 88 modern constellations recognised by the International Astronomical Union.
Area494 deg²Rank34 - CassiopeiaCas
Cassiopeia (Cassiopeiae) — The Seated Queen is one of the 88 modern constellations recognised by the International Astronomical Union.
Area598 deg²Rank25SeasonAutumn - CentaurusCen
Centaurus (Centauri) — The Centaur is one of the 88 modern constellations recognised by the International Astronomical Union.
Area1,060 deg²Rank9 - CepheusCep
Cepheus (Cephei) — The King is one of the 88 modern constellations recognised by the International Astronomical Union.
Area588 deg²Rank27 - CruxCru
Crux (Crucis) — The Southern Cross is one of the 88 modern constellations recognised by the International Astronomical Union.
Area68 deg²Rank88 - CygnusCyg
Cygnus (Cygni) — The Swan is one of the 88 modern constellations recognised by the International Astronomical Union.
Area804 deg²Rank16SeasonSummer - MonocerosMon
Monoceros (Monocerotis) — The Unicorn is one of the 88 modern constellations recognised by the International Astronomical Union.
Area482 deg²Rank35SeasonWinter - NormaNor
Norma (Normae) — The Carpenter's Level is one of the 88 modern constellations recognised by the International Astronomical Union.
Area165 deg²Rank74 - PerseusPer
Perseus (Persei) — The Hero is one of the 88 modern constellations recognised by the International Astronomical Union.
Area615 deg²Rank24SeasonAutumn - PuppisPup
Puppis (Puppis) — The Stern (of Argo Navis) is one of the 88 modern constellations recognised by the International Astronomical Union.
Area673 deg²Rank20 - SagittariusSgr
Sagittarius (Sagittarii) — The Archer is one of the 88 modern constellations recognised by the International Astronomical Union.
Area867 deg²Rank15SeasonSummerZodiacYes - ScorpiusSco
Scorpius (Scorpii) — The Scorpion is one of the 88 modern constellations recognised by the International Astronomical Union.
Area497 deg²Rank33SeasonSummerZodiacYes - ScutumSct
Scutum (Scuti) — The Shield is one of the 88 modern constellations recognised by the International Astronomical Union.
Area109 deg²Rank84SeasonSummer - VelaVel
Vela (Velorum) — The Sails (of Argo Navis) is one of the 88 modern constellations recognised by the International Astronomical Union.
Area500 deg²Rank32