Month Best Visible
June
Hemisphere Visible
Northern and Southern
Boötes contains the third brightest star in the night sky, Arcturus. Boötes also hosts a large number of double stars which are visible.
In ancient Babylon, Boötes is known as the god Enlil who is a special patron of farmers. Boötes was also supposed to have invented the plough.
Neighbouring Constellations
Ursa Major (Great Bear (Dipper))
