Boötes (The Herdsman)

Northern constellation whose kite shape is anchored by Arcturus.

Core Principles & Analysis

• Arcturus is the brightest star of the northern celestial hemisphere and the fourth-brightest in the night sky.
• The region contains the Boötes Void, one of the largest known empty regions of the universe.
• The name is pronounced with both vowels ("Boh-OH-teez"); the diaeresis keeps them separate.

Specifications & Metrics

• BRIGHTEST STAR: Arcturus (α Boo)
• HEMISPHERE: Northern
• BEST VIEWED: June