Here's a bit more detail:

* Constellations are groups of stars that appear close together in the sky from Earth's perspective, forming recognizable patterns.

* These patterns have been used for thousands of years for navigation, storytelling, and cultural traditions.

* While stars in a constellation are often very far apart in actual space, their perceived proximity from Earth allows us to group them into these familiar shapes.

There are 88 officially recognized constellations, each named after mythological creatures, animals, or objects.