Because, apparently, to some people it looks like a plo(w|ugh). I personally think it looks more like a frying pan.
Incidentally, it's not a constellation, it's an asterism. The Plough is part of the constellation more properly known as Ursa Major.
the brightest star in a constellation is called the alpha star
The star Achernar is the brightest star in the constellation EridanusThere is no star called chernar. The star Achernar is the brightest star in the constellation Eridanus.
The Capella star can be found in the Auriga constellation. It is the brightest star in Auriga.
The constellation is called Bootes.The constellation is called Bootes.The constellation is called Bootes.The constellation is called Bootes.
Are you looking for the word "constellation?"
Aquarius is a constellation not a star.
The star forming a group that has a recognisable shape is called a constellation.
The primary star in a constellation is called the "Alpha" star - it's almost always the brightest one in the constellation. "Beta" is the second brightest, and it follows the Greek Alphabet as the stars get dimmer... Polaris is the North Star located in the constellation Ursa Minor - the Little Bear.
Betelgeuse, or Alpha Orionis, is a red supergiant and second brightest star in the constellation Orion.
it is a star
The star at the heart of the lion in the constellation Leo is called Regulus. Regulus is the brightest star in the constellation and is known for its prominent position in the celestial lion.
7 stars!