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Leo Minor
Leo Minor, the Lesser Lion, is a small constellation located in the northern celestial hemisphere. Its name is Latin for "the smaller lion", in contrast to Leo, the larger lion. It lies between the larger and more recognizable Ursa Major to the north and Leo to the south. 
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Leo
Leo, the Lion, is one of the zodiac constellations, known for its distinctive shape resembling a lion's mane and head. It is one of the oldest recognized constellations, dating back to ancient civilizations such as the Mesopotamians, Egyptians, and Greeks. Leo is home to several bright stars and notable deep-sky objects.
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Hydrus (Constellation)
Hydrus is a small and faint constellation in the southern celestial hemisphere. It is named after the Latin word for "male water snake" and is often depicted as a water snake winding its way through the southern skies. 
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Hydra
Hydra, known as the Water Snake, is a prominent constellation located in the southern celestial hemisphere. It is the largest of the 88 modern constellations in terms of area and is best observed from the Southern Hemisphere during the months of February and March. 
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Horologium
Horologium, Latin for "clock" or "timepiece," is a faint constellation located in the southern celestial hemisphere. It was first described by the French astronomer Nicolas-Louis de Lacaille in 1756.
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Hercules
Hercules is a prominent constellation in the northern celestial hemisphere, named after the legendary hero from Greek mythology known for his incredible strength and courage. It is the fifth-largest of the 88 modern constellations.
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Grus
Grus, the crane, is a constellation in the southern celestial hemisphere. Named after the crane bird in Greek mythology, it is one of twelve constellations conceived by the Dutch astronomer Petrus Plancius.
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Gemini
Gemini, named after the Latin word for "twins," is a prominent constellation in the northern celestial hemisphere. Representing the twins Castor and Pollux from Greek mythology, Gemini is known for its two bright stars that mark the heads of the twins. 
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Eridanus
Eridanus, the constellation named after the ancient Greek river god, is a sprawling celestial feature stretching across the southern sky. It is the sixth largest of the 88 modern constellations, rich in diverse astronomical treasures.
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Fornax
Fornax, Latin for "furnace," is a small and faint constellation located in the southern celestial hemisphere. Despite its modest size, Fornax is home to several notable deep-sky objects, including the Fornax Cluster of galaxies. French astronomer Nicolas Louis de Lacaille bestowed the name "Fornax" upon this constellation in 1756, and it is now recognized as one of the 88 modern constellations.
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