Sternenbilder

Sternbilder, or constellations, are patterns formed by groups of stars in the night sky that humans have identified and named over thousands of years. These figures are not physically connected but appear as recognizable shapes from our perspective on Earth. Cultures worldwide have created their own constellations to tell stories, mark seasons, or navigate. Modern astronomy catalogs these patterns to help locate celestial objects, but the stars within a constellation can be vastly different in distance and brightness. Overall, constellations serve as a cultural and navigational tool, connecting us to the universe's vast expanse.