Constellation Names, Meanings, and their History

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Alzubra (AHL-zoo-bruh)
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Antaresh (ahn-TAH-resh)
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Aswini (Ah-swee-nee)
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Carcika (chahr-chee-kah)
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Gemine (juh-MEEN)
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Kohav (koh-HAHV)
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Lyra (LYE-ruh or LEE-ruh)
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Nakshthra (nahksh-thra)
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Orion (oh-RY-ən)
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Punarvasu (poo-nar-va-soo)
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