12 Constellations That Inspired the Zodiac — and the Astronomers Who Mapped Them

11. Aquarius: The Water Bearer

Aquarius, representing the water bearer, is connected with floods and seasonal rains in Babylonian tradition. Greek astronomers identified it as Ganymede, the cup bearer to the gods. Ptolemy included it in his canonical listing. Today, Aquarius serves as a rich field for observation, home to several deep sky objects. More info from the IAU: www.iau.org/public/themes/constellations/#aqr