List of Constellations Utilizing Flamsteed Star Designations
There are 52 constellations that primarily utilize Flamsteed designations. Stars are listed in the appropriate lists for the constellation, as follows:
- Andromeda
- Aquarius
- Aquila
- Aries
- Auriga
- Boötes
- Camelopardalis
- Cancer
- Canes Venatici
- Canis Major
- Canis Minor
- Capricornus
- Cassiopeia
- Cepheus
- Cetus
- Coma Berenices
- Corona Borealis
- Corvus
- Crater
- Cygnus
- Delphinus
- Draco
- Equuleus
- Eridanus
- Gemini
- Hercules
- Hydra
- Lacerta
- Leo
- Leo Minor
- Lepus
- Libra
- Lynx
- Lyra
- Monoceros
- Ophiuchus
- Orion
- Pegasus
- Perseus
- Pisces
- Piscis Austrinus
- Sagitta
- Sagittarius
- Scorpius
- Serpens
- Sextans
- Taurus
- Triangulum
- Ursa Major
- Ursa Minor
- Virgo
- Vulpecula
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