Vulpecula didn’t even exist until the 17th century, and was only created to fill the gap between Cygnus and Sagitta. Vulpecula is best seen from mid to late summer, but remains visible during the early autumn months.
Lyra is one of the original 48 constellations listed in the 2nd century by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy, in his great work, the Almagest. According to Greek myth, Lyra represents the lyre invented by Hermes, who took an empty tortoise shell he found on the beach and strung seven strings across it.
In spring, you can behold the enchanting constellation Volans in the southern cosmic skies. Volans symbolizes a tropical fish with wings that can leap out of water and glide. Volans is an abbreviated version of “Piscis Volans,” an apt Latinized name that signifies a flying fish.
Pavo is an intriguing constellation in the expansive southern sky and takes its name from the Latin reference to “peacock.” This constellation first appeared on a 35-cm (14 in) diameter celestial globe produced in 1598 by the highly skilled cartographers Plancius and Jodocus Hondius in Amsterdam.
