Constellations, celestial addresses on the night sky, play a crucial role in star identification. In 1922, the International Astronomical Union established a list of 88 constellations, drawing from traditional Greek constellations with some modern additions. However, over time, the original mythological meanings behind the constellation names have faded from common knowledge, mirroring how the origins of Earthly place names may sometimes get forgotten.

This study explores the possibility of renaming constellations with more accessible names without altering their star patterns. In 1882, Edvard Engelbert Neovius, a Finnish mathematics and topography teacher, embarked on an innovative project. He created a star map based on the Finnish national epic, Kalevala, covering only the portion of the sky visible in Finland. Neovius aimed to make constellations more memorable for the local audience by not only renaming them but also structuring them into thematic groups.

To aid in the memorization process, Neovius composed a poetic narrative mimicking the rhythmic structure of Kalevala. While his map received modest praise in newspapers, it did not attain widespread popularity. Nevertheless, Neovius' endeavor stands as a noteworthy attempt to localize constellations.

Beyond his cartographic pursuit, Neovius delved into another space-themed publication. He published a pamphlet outlining a method for communicating with Martians using light signals. In addition to estimating the required light beacons and batteries, he drafted a message encompassing basic mathematics, logic, the physics of the Solar System, and more complex concepts.

This study sheds light on Neovius' unconventional efforts to make celestial knowledge more accessible and relevant to a local audience, providing a unique historical perspective on the evolution of constellation mapping and communication with extraterrestrial entities.