What is the Aries Constellation | Location in the sky | Mythology | Deep sky objects
What is the Aries constellation? The Aries constellation is one of the 88 modern constellations recognized by the International Astronomical Union (IAU). Aries constellation is one of the 12 constellations of the zodiac. The name "Aries" comes from the Latin word for "ram," and the constellation is often depicted as a ram or a sheep in various cultural traditions. What are the stars in the Aries constellation? The Aries constellation contains several stars, but the five brightest stars that form the distinctive "V" shape of the ram's head are: Hamal (Alpha Arietis): Hamal is the brightest star in Aries and has an apparent magnitude of +2.0. It is an orange giant star located approximately 66 light-years from Earth. Sheratan (Beta Arietis): Sheratan is the second brightest star in Aries with an apparent magnitude of +2.6. It is a binary star system located approximately 60 light-years from Earth. Mesarthim (Gamma Arietis): Mesarthim is a binary...