Constellations are memorable maps to the stars, dating back many thousands of years.

Many of the constellations are associated with the Gods and Godesses of ancient Greek mythology.

The International Astronomical Union (IAU) has divided the sky into 88 official constellations with exact boundaries, so that every direction or location in the sky belongs to one constellation. Astronomers use this as a rough guideline for location objects, e.g. when they say that Mars is in the constellation of Gemini, it can be found within the borders of the constellation. The constellations that the Sun pass through each year are known as the Zodiac.

Aquarius

The Water-Bearer

Aquarius is one of the oldest recognized constellations along the zodiac, the sun's apparent path.

Aquarius Mythology

The best-known myth originates from Greece and identifies Aquarius with Ganymede, a beautiful youth with whom Zeus fell in love. Zeus, in the disguise of an eagle, represented as the constellation Aquila, carried off to Olympus to be cup bearer to the gods. Crater is sometimes identified as his cup.

Further Information

It is found in a region often called the Sea due to its profusion of watery constellations such as Cetus, Pisces, Eridanus, etc. Sometimes, the river Eridanus is depicted spilling from Aquarius' watering pot.

Aquarius Photographs

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