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Aries (Ram)

Month Best Visible

December

Hemisphere Visible

Northern


The galaxies, NGC 697, NGC 772, NGC 1156 and NGC 972 (in the constellation's northern corner) are just visible.

In Greek Mythology, astronomers visulized Aries as a ram lying down with its head turned to the right.


Neighbouring Constellations

Perseus (Perseus)

Pisces (Fishes)

Cetus (Whale)

Taurus (Bull)

Picture of Aries