Northern Sky Constellations

Clues in this puzzle

Across

• Rounded food container suggested by the four-star cup in Ursa Major. (4)
• Long-necked waterbird represented by Cygnus. (4)
• Constellation recognized by three bright stars forming a belt. (5)
• Stringed instrument in Lyra's Welsh name, King Arthur's ___ (4)
• Optical instrument with a single viewing tube for magnifying distant sky objects. (9)
• Legendary strongman whose constellation contains the Keystone pattern. (8)
• Mythical fire-breathing creature represented by Draco. (6)

Down

• Time between sunset and sunrise when constellations are easiest to see. (5)
• Animal represented by both Ursa Major and Ursa Minor. (4)
• Feathered limb extending from either side of Cygnus. (4)
• Paired viewing tubes held to both eyes for scanning the sky. (10)
• The Pole Star, located at the end of Ursa Minor's handle. (7)
• Two siblings born at the same birth, represented by Gemini. (5)
• Body part containing the brain, marked by Rasalhague in Ophiuchus. (4)

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