where did it get its name from?
Late Latin term
Constellation
The word "constellation" comes from the Late Latin term , which can be translated as "set of stars"; it came into use in English during the 14th century. 
what is canis major? A constellation what are its characteristics? The equatorial coordinate system lie between and , while the declination coordinates are between −11.03° and −33.25°. could you tell me something about its stars? Sirius is the brightest star in the night sky. what can you tell me about the astronomy in the southern hemisphere? Southern Hemisphere is that half of the celestial sphere that is south of the celestial equator. can you tell me something about the group of stars? An area on the celestial sphere in which a group of visible stars forms a perceived outline.
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Constellation [SEP] Terminology
The word "constellation" comes from the Late Latin term , which can be translated as "set of stars"; it came into use in English during the 14th century. The Ancient Greek word for constellation is ἄστρον. These terms generally referred to a recognisable pattern of stars whose appearance is associated with mythological characters or creatures, earthbound animals, or objects. A more modern astronomical sense of the term "constellation" denotes one of the 88 IAU designated constellations recognized today. Colloquial usage does not draw a sharp distinction between "constellations" and smaller "asterisms" (pattern of stars), yet the modern accepted astronomical constellations employ such a distinction.