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The TWINS (Gemini)

Two bright stars are at the heads of the Twins, Pollux and Castor.  Often, depending upon the time of year, the Twins are fournd lying on their sides.  Once their heads are found the proper orientation will be easy.  Start by finding Pollux and Castor.  Just below their heads are five stars slanting downwards to the right.  These are their arms.  Drop down two lines and we have bodies.  The twin on the left is bull-legged while the one on the right has a club-leg. Photo credit: John & Janet's (Amateur Astronomy)

HELPFUL LINKS TO "CONSTELLATION" INFORMATION
    Absolute Astronomy.com Choose your desired constellation
    The Dome Information on constellations, their stars, and starlore
    Allthesky.com Constellation photos, deep sky objects, observatories, etc.
    John & Janet's (Amateur Astronomy) Actual photos of constellations
    Teletrade Used telescopes and equipment (If he ain't got it, you don't need it!)
    PAS (Peorea Astronomical Society) Constallations info galore
    A Practical Guide to Astronomy Very educational site
    KidsAstronomy.com STARS--Red, yellow, blue, orange...