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Aries by Johannes Hevelius - Adaptation by Online Star Register ©
Aries (The Ram): gift, map and visability
- Meaning: The Ram
- Best seen in: December
- Family: Zodiac
- Latitude: +90° to -60°
Aries or The Ram is one of the 88 constellations modern astronomers have divided the sky into. It's part of the Zodiac constellation family. Aries is best seen in December (from latitudes +90° to -60°).
Aries, Latin for ram, is symbolized by the set of horns found on a ram’s head. Six stars span the constellation with a double star located at the ram’s nose. The constellation is associated with the story about Jason and the Golden Fleece in Greek mythology. The Ram’s golden fleece was the object of Jason’s quest. In astrology, people born under the sign Aries are usually adventurous and independent.
Aries Constellation Map
Main Stars in The Ram (Aries)
The constellation Aries contains several bright stars that make up its shape. Some of these main stars are known as:
- Hamal
- Sheratan
- Mesarthim
- Botein
- Bharani
- Epsilon Arietis
Some of the deep sky objects which have been discovered in Aries include: NGC 772, NGC 1156, NGC 972, NGC 697.
You can now name your own star in the constellation of Aries in just a few clicks. Name the star, view it in 3D and look it up with the OSR Star Finder App!
