Constellation Lupus
The Constellation Lupus is a grouping of stars in the southern hemisphere. Lupus is Latin for Wolf, so this constellation is also sometimes referred to as the “Wolf Constellation“. Over time it has been known variously as different things including Ur-Idim or “wild dog” by the Ancient Babylonians and Therion or “beast” by a Greek astronomer. Because of where it is positioned so close to Constellation Centaurus, it is sometimes said that Lupus is being held and carried in the arms of Centaurus as an offering or sacrifice for the gods. In fact, it is so close to Centaurus, that for a long time it was even considered part of Centaurus. In the 2nd century BC it was finally separated by Greek astronomer Hipparchus of Bithynia and became its own constellation.
How to locate the constellation lupus
The Constellation Lupus is best viewed and most visible during the month of June. It is located between Constellation Centaurus and Constellation Hydra. It is not the easiest constellation to identify because not only does it not really look too much like a wolf, but also the stars that make up the constellation are fairly faint so it does take some work to identify them.
How many constellations are there?
There are a total of 88 officially recognized constellations in the sky! Here is a complete list:
Latin | English Translation |
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Andromeda | Andromeda, Princess of Ethiopia |
Antlia | Airpump |
Apus | Bird of Paradise |
Aquarius | Water bearer |
Aquila | Eagle |
Ara | Altar |
Aries | Ram |
Auriga | Charioteer |
Bootes | Herdsman |
Caelum | Sculptor’s tool |
Camelopardus | Giraffe |
Cancer | Crab |
Canes Venatici | Hunting dogs |
Canis Major | Great dog |
Canis Minor | Little dog |
Capricornus | Sea goat |
Carina | Keel of Argonauts’ ship |
Cassiopeia | Cassiopeia – aka – Queen of Ethiopia |
Centaurus | Centaur |
Cephus | Cephus – aka – King of Ethiopia |
Cetus | Whale |
Chamaeleon | Chameleon |
Circinus | Compasses |
Columba | Dove |
Coma Berenices | Berenice’s hair |
Corona Australis | Southern crown |
Corona Borealis | Northern crown |
Corvus | Crow |
Crater | Cup |
Crux | Southern Cross |
Cygnus | Swan |
Delphinus | Porpoise / Dophin |
Dorado | Swordfish / Goldfish |
Draco | Dragon |
Equuleus | Filly |
Eridanus | Eridanus – River |
Fornax | Furnace |
Gemini | Twins |
Grus | Crane |
Hercules | Hercules, son of Zeus |
Horologium | Clock |
Hydra | Sea serpent |
Hydrus | Water snake |
Indus | Indian |
Lacerta | Lizard |
Leo | Lion |
Leo Minor | Little lion |
Lepus | Hare |
Libra | Scales |
Lupus | Wolf |
Lynx | Lynx |
Lyra | Lyre / harp |
Mensa | Table / mountain |
Microscopium | Microscope |
Monoceros | Unicorn |
Musca | Fly |
Norma | Carpenter’s Level / Straightedge |
Octans | Octant |
Ophiuchus | Holder of serpent |
Orion | Orion, the hunter |
Pavo | Peacock |
Pegasus | Pegasus – the winged horse |
Perseus | Perseus – hero who saved Andromeda |
Phoenix | Phoenix |
Pictor | Easel |
Pisces | Fishes |
Piscis Austrinis | Southern fish |
Puppis | Stern of the Argonauts’ ship |
Pyxis (=Malus) | Compass on the Argonauts’ ship |
Reticulum | Net |
Sagitta | Arrow |
Sagittarius | Archer |
Scorpius | Scorpion |
Sculptor | Sculptor’s tools |
Scutum | Shield |
Serpens | Serpent |
Sextans | Sextant |
Taurus | Bull |
Telescopium | Telescope |
Triangulum | Triangle |
Triangulum Australe | Southern triangle |
Tucana | Toucan |
Ursa Major | Big bear |
Ursa Minor | Little bear |
Vela | Sail of the Argonauts’ ship |
Virgo | Virgin |
Volans | Flying fish |
Vulpecula | Fox |








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