How did the Star Constellations Get their Names Constellations Many a times certain groups of stars seem to form a recognizable pattern in the night sky. These are called constellations. These were named by the ancient people after animals and mythological characters. There are as many as 88 constellations. You can easily identify some constellations even with the naked eye. … [Read more...] about How did the Star Constellations Get their Names