Cassiopeia

Cassiopeia is translated into latin to "Andromeda's mother." The named constellations include Shedir ("breast"), Caph ("palm"), Ruchbah ("knee"), Segin, Achird, Marfak, and Marfak. In Rome, they described her chained to her throne as a punishment for being too boastful. As the sky rotates, she looks as if she is suffering hanging upside down. 

(In the above picture, cassiopeia is depicted as chained to her throne.)

Carina

Carina in latin has the meaning "The keel" referring to the keel of a boat or ship.

(the bottom of the boat above is labelled keel.)

The named stars in this constellation are Canopus (Menelaus's helmsman), Miaplacidus ("placid waters"), Avior, and Turais ("little shield"). Carina was once part of the constellation Argo Navis, but the International Astronomical Union defined the constellation as four separate constellations.

 

(The above constellation is Carina.)

Capricornus

Capricornus was created in the 2nd century by the astronomer Ptolemy. Capricornus is Latin for  "The Sea Goat." The named stars in this constellation are Prima Giedi ("goat"), Secunda Giedi ("goat"), Dabih ("slaughterer"), Nashira ("field"), Deneb Algedi ("tail of the goat"), and Alshat. Capricornus is usually shown in mythology as a goat with a fish tail.

 

(In Greek mythology, the goat is depicted as the god Pan, fleeing a monster, it jumped into the Nile, and as the lower half of it touched the water, it turned into a fish tail.) 

Canis Minor

Canis Minor was created in the 2nd century by an astronomer named Ptolemy. Its name is Latin for "The Lesser Dog". The included stars in this constellation are Procyon ("before the dog"), and Gomeisa ("the bleary eyed"). The hunting dogs of the Greek god Orion (Canis Major, and Canis Minor) have no relation to the constellation Bootes' dogs Canes Venatici. 

(In the picture above, I don't really see how these two dots in the sky can look like a "dog". Also in astronomy, notice there is no constellation depicting a domesticated cat.)

Canis Major

Canis Major was discovered in the 2nd century by the astronomer named Ptolemy. In Latin, its name is "The Greater Dog." Its named stars include Sirius ("scorching"), Murzim ("the roarer"), Muliphen ("star to swear by"), Wezen ("weight"), Adara ("maidens"), Furud ("apes"), and Aludra ("Maidenhead"). 

Canes Venatici

Canes Venatici was created by Johannes Hevelius in the 17th century. Its name is Latin for "The Hunting Dogs," and it is also known as the hunting dogs of the neighboring constellation Bootes. Its named stars include Cor Caroli ("heart of Charles"), and Chara or "dear."

 

(In the picture above, you can see the two "dogs" on the leash  near the constellation Bootes left of the constellation.)

Cancer

    Cancer is one of the zodiac constellations. The name cancer is translated into "the crab." The named stars in this constellation are Acubens "claw," Altarf "tip," Asellus Borealis "northern donkey," Asellus Australis "southern donkey," and Tegmen "cover." Cancer is known as "the Northern Gate of the Sun

Camelopardalis

    This constellation was created by Peterus Plancius around 1612-1613. The word Camelopoardalis came from the languages of Greek which translates into "giraffe," "camel," and "leopard" due to its long neck like a camel, and a giraffe, and spots like a leopard. The named stars in this constellation include Beta Camelopardalis, CS Camelopardalis, OE 67 Camelopardalis, 19 Camelopardalis, E 64 Camelopardalis, U Camelopardalis, VZ Camelopardalis, T Camelopardalis, X Camelopardalis, and R Camelopardalis. Camelopardalis was such a faint constellation in the time of the ancient Greeks, that they believed that this area of the sky was empty. Since Camelopardalis wasn't discovered until the 1600's, so there is no relation with mythology.

Caelum

     Caelum is translated into "the sculptor's chisel". Caelum was first discovered by Nicolas Louis de Lacaille.

Boötes

    Bootes' history is uncertain, by even the ancient Greeks. The name Bootes is translated into "The Bear Driver" indeed it is, as the constellation chases the other constellations Ursa Major, and Ursa Minor. Bootes is also called "the Hunter", as he with his hounds hunts the bears. Another name for him is the herdsman, he is called that because of his journey around the pole as his task of keeping the celestial beasts together. The named stars in this constellation are Alpha Bootes ("bear-guard"), Beta Bootes ("cattleman"), Gamma Bootes, Epsilon Bootes ("lions"), Eta Bootes ("the solitary"), Theta Bootes, Iota Bootes, Kappa 2 Bootes, Mu 1 Bootes ("shepherds crook"), and 38 Bootes. 

Auriga

Auriga is translated into "The Charioteer". The named stars in the constellation are Alpha Auriga, Beta Auriga, Epsilon Auriga, Zeta Auriga, and Iota Auriga.

Aries

Aries translated means "The Ram", as you can see the resemblance in the constellation. The named stars in this constellation include: Alpha Arietis, Beta Arietis, Gamma 2 Arietis, and Delta Arietis. Aries is also one of the thirteen constellations in the Zodiac.

Ara

The constellation Ara is named after the alter of the centaur named Chiron. Chiron was supposed to be the wisest creature on earth. Translated, the name Ara means "The Altar". The constellation Ara is best seen in the month July. Its stars include: click here to see the list. 

 

Aquila

Translated, Aquila means "The Eagle". Aquila is best seen during the month of September. The named stars in the constellation Aquila are: Atair, Alschairn, Reda, Deneb, and Deneb. The name "Aquila" actually came from the name of the Greek god Zeus's bird. The constellation has a resemblance seen in the picture below.

Aquarius

This constellation's name is actually translated into "The Water Bearer". Aquarius is best viewed during the Autumn months. Its Named stars include SADALMELIK, Sadalsuud, Sadalachbia, Skat, Albali, Ancha, and Situla. Aquarius is mostly known because it is part of the Zodiac. In early winter, the sun enters the constellation Aquarius.