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Zodiac: Libra
Sep 24 - Oct 23
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Aries (Ram)

The Ram is a rather small constellation, but it is very distinct. Its origins go back to the myth of the golden fleece in the Greek mythology.
 
Despite its small size, Aries was of great importance some 2500 years ago, since the sun moved from the southern to the northern hemisphere while being located in Aries. Hence, this Vernal (Spring) Equinox is known as First Point of Aries. It marks the beginning of spring and is located in Fishes today.
 
Aries also contains Musca Borealis (the Northern Fly), a now discarded constellation. It was created by Petrus Plancius in 1612, a Dutch-Flemish astronomer, cartographer, and clergyman. Petrus originally called it Apes (bees), but it was renamed by Jakob Bartsch in 1624 in order to avoid confusion with another constellation.
This constellation belongs to the zodiac. Its time of the year is between March 21 and April 20. This constellation does not belong to the zodiac. It's brightest star is Hamal (α Arietis).
Neighboring constellations are Pisces, Cetus, Taurus, Perseus, and Triangulum. Have a look at our full list of all constellations.
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Historic depiction of Aries.

Objects in Ram

A selection of interesting objects visible with a telescope.
NGC 695
a galaxy in the constellation Ram
Image credit: NASA, ESA, the Hubble Heritage Team (STScI/AURA)-ESA/Hubble Collaboration and A. Evans (University of Virginia, Charlottesville/NRAO/Stony Brook University)

NGC 772
a spiral galaxy in the constellation Ram
Image credit: Sid Leach/Adam Block/Mount Lemmon SkyCenter/University of Arizona

NGC 678
a galaxy in the constellation Ram
Image credit: Adam Block/Mount Lemmon SkyCenter/University of Arizona

NGC 680
a galaxy in the constellation Ram
Image credit: Adam Block/Mount Lemmon SkyCenter/University of Arizona

NGC 774
a lenticular galaxy in the constellation Ram
Image credit: Sloan Digital Sky Survey

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