AOL

Every Major Constellation Name, From Andromeda to Virgo

Thank the ancient Greeks for giving us the majority of our official 88 constellation names recognized by the International Astronomical Union (IAU). But that doesn’t mean plenty of other ...
CNN

From Alcor to Zappafrank: How the stars and other celestial objects got their names

If you step out the door on a clear, dark night at this time of year, you’ll find the great constellation called Ursa Major high in the sky below Polaris, the pole star. You might even be able to pick ...
Washington Examiner

Constellation names new executives

Constellation Energy has replaced its chief financial officer and named a new general counsel as the company looks to complete its merger with MidAmerican Energy Holdings Co. Jonathan Thayer, 37, will ...
Drinks

Constellation Brands names new chief for wine-and-spirits business

Constellation Brands has promoted Sam Glaetzer to the recently vacated role of president of the US group’s wine-and-spirits division. Glaetzer replaces Robert Hanson as head of the business unit and ...
AOL

Every Major Constellation Name, From Andromeda to Virgo

Over half of the 88 official constellation names are attributed to the ancient Greeks. The International Astronomical Union governs the naming of these star-formed “patterns.” The first known ...