Stars - Winter

: This is the anchor of the winter sky. Its "belt"—three stars in a tight, straight line—is used to find other objects like Sirius and the Pleiades.

: A distinct "W" or "M" shaped constellation visible high in the sky. Winter Stars

: This is a smaller, nearly equilateral triangle formed by Sirius, Procyon, and Betelgeuse (the reddish shoulder of Orion). : This is the anchor of the winter sky

It is easiest to start with large patterns that connect multiple bright objects, rather than individual stars. nearly equilateral triangle formed by Sirius

: Marked by the two bright "head" stars, Castor and Pollux.

: Located in Canis Major, this is the brightest star in the entire night sky. 2. Must-See Constellations