I live in an urban environment, right on the Tropic of Cancer, 23° North of the Equator.

I'd like to be able to observe some deep sky objects, both with the naked eye and with a telescope. However it is not at all possible from where I live.

Of course, I could go to the mountains, to a more secluded area, but then, when I get there, I wouldn't be able to find my way in the sky with its myriads of stars and luminous spots.

So, the goal of this section is to make notes of whatever can be observed right where I am, learn to locate the brightest stars so that I can take them as reference point whenever I happen to be in an environment more suitable for star gazing.

This section will be about learning the constellations which form a map of the sky.

The International Astronomical Union (IAU) defined in 1930 88 official constellations. The borders of each constellation are precisely defined so that each part of the whole sky belongs to one and exactly one constellation.

The constellations' names and placement are often derived from earlier traditions.

What will follow below is a small self-help course to gradually learn all 88 constellations and the interesting sights that lie within.

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I have a casual interest in astronomy.
What will follow below are notes I am making for myself, about stuff that I am learning and want to remember.

This will never be a complete course, and there is around 100% chance that this will be of no interest to you. There are many, many other resources online with much more complete and accurate information.