Aries is a small prominent constellation in the northern sky. It is located on the ecliptic south of the inconspicuous constellation Triangulum and east of Pisces.
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Latin name | Aries |
Latin genitive | Arietis |
Abbreviation | Ari |
Brightest star | Hamal (α Arietis) |
Fully visible | 90° N to 59° S |
Observation time for Central Europe | June (in the morning sky) – March (in the evening sky) |
