List of constellations Modern constellations Modern constellations

| Constellation | IAU_abbreviation | Other_abbreviation | Genitive | Family | Origin | Meaning | Brightest_star |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pyxis /ˈpɪksɨs/ | Pyx | Pyxi | Pyxidis /ˈpɪksɨdɨs/ | Heavenly Waters | 1763, Lacaille | mariner`s compass | α Pyxidis |
| Reticulum /rɨˈtɪkjʊləm/ | Ret | Reti | Reticuli /rɨˈtɪkjʊlaɪ/ | La Caille | 1763, Lacaille | eyepiece graticule | α Reticuli |
| Sagitta /səˈdʒɪtə/ | Sge | Sgte | Sagittae /səˈdʒɪtiː/ | Hercules | ancient ( Ptolemy ) | arrow | γ Sagittae |
| Sagittarius /sædʒɨˈtɛəriəs/ | Sgr | Sgtr | Sagittarii /ˌsædʒəˈtɛəriaɪ/ | Zodiac | ancient ( Ptolemy ) | archer | Kaus Australis |
| Scorpius /ˈskɔrpiəs/ | Sco | Scor | Scorpii /ˈskɔrpiaɪ/ | Zodiac | ancient ( Ptolemy ) | scorpion | Antares |
| Sculptor /ˈskʌlptər/ | Scl | Scul | Sculptoris /skəlpˈtɒrɨs/ | La Caille | 1763, Lacaille | sculptor | α Sculptoris |
| Scutum /ˈskjuːtəm/ | Sct | Scut | Scuti /ˈskjuːtaɪ/ | Hercules | 1690, Firmamentum Sobiescianum, Hevelius | shield (of Sobieski ) | α Scuti |
| Serpens /ˈsɜrpɛnz/ | Ser | Serp | Serpentis /sərˈpɛntɨs/ | Hercules | ancient ( Ptolemy ) | snake | Unukalhai |