a pattern or picture made up of stars in the night sky
When can the constellation Leo be seen during the year?
A constellation is a group of stars that form a recognizable pattern in the sky as seen from Earth. These patterns have been given names based on their shapes and are used by astronomers and stargazers as a way to navigate the night sky. There are 88 officially recognized constellations.
It was a representation of either: HESPERIAN DRAGON The huge serpent which guarded the golden apples of the Hesperides. After the beast was slain by Heracles, Hera placed it amongst the stars as Draco. (Hyginus 2.3 on Eratosthenes) DRAGON OF ATHENA A gigantic serpent which was cast at the goddess Athena during the giant war. She caught it in her hands and set it about the northern pole as the constellation Draco. (Hyginus 2.3)