Goldfish, The - see Dorado.
Great Andromeda Galaxy, The - the large sister galaxy to our own Milky Way Galaxy. Also known as M31. The farthest object that can be seen by the human eye without binoculars, telescope, or other aid. 2.9 million light years away!
Great Square, The - large rectangle whose four stars constitute the torso of Pegasus.
Grus - constellation of the Crane.
Hare, The - see Lepus.
Hercules - constellation of the mythical hero who was the son of the Greek god Zeus.
Horologium - constellation of the Clock.
Hunter, The - see Orion.
Hunting Dogs, The - see Canis Venatici.
The Hyades - the closest open cluster to Earth. It is located in the constellation Taurus.
Hydra - constellation of the Sea Serpent. Hercules killed this multi-headed monster.
Hydrus - constellation of the Sea Snake.
Indian, The - see Indus.
Indus - constellation of the Indian.
Keystone, The - the asterism said to be the abdomen of Hercules
Lacerta - constellation of the Lizard.
Larger Dog, The - see Canis Major.
Leo - constellation of the Lion.
Leo Minor - constellation of the Lesser Lion.
Lepus - constellation of the Hare. An animal killed by Orion and lying at this feet.
Lesser Bear, The - see Ursa Minor.
Lesser Dog, The - see Canis Minor.
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