This article is about the astronomical constellation. For the astrological sign, see Capricorn (astrology). For "Capricornis", the genus of goat/antelope-like mammals, see Serow.
Capricornus
Constellation
List of stars in Capricornus
Abbreviation
Cap
Genitive
Capricorni
Pronunciation
/ˌkæprɪˈkɔːrnəs/, genitive /ˌkæprɪˈkɔːrnaɪ/
Symbolism
the Sea-Goat
Right ascension
20h 06m 46.4871s to 21h 59m 04.8693s[1]
Declination
−8.4043999° to −27.6914144°[1]
Area
414 sq. deg. (40th)
Main stars
9, 13, 23
Bayer/Flamsteed stars
49
Stars with planets
5
Stars brighter than 3.00m
1
Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly)
3
Brightest star
δ Cap (Deneb Algedi) (2.85m)
Messier objects
1
Meteor showers
Alpha Capricornids Chi Capricornids Sigma Capricornids Tau Capricornids Capricornids-Sagittariids
Visible at latitudes between +60° and −90°. Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of September.
Capricornus/ˌkæprɪˈkɔːrnəs/ is one of the constellations of the zodiac. Its name is Latin for "horned goat" or "goat horn" or "having horns like a goat's", and it is commonly represented in the form of a sea goat: a mythical creature that is half goat, half fish.
Capricornus is one of the 88 modern constellations, and was also one of the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd century astronomer Claudius Ptolemy. Its old astronomical symbol is (♑︎). Under its modern boundaries it is bordered by Aquila, Sagittarius, Microscopium, Piscis Austrinus, and Aquarius. The constellation is located in an area of sky called the Sea or the Water, consisting of many water-related constellations such as Aquarius, Pisces and Eridanus. It is the smallest constellation in the zodiac.
^ ab"Capricornus, constellation boundary". The Constellations. International Astronomical Union. Retrieved 14 February 2014.
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Global Information
(♑︎). Under its modern boundaries it is bordered by Aquila, Sagittarius, Microscopium, Piscis Austrinus, and Aquarius. The constellation is located in an area of sky called the Sea or the Water, consisting of many water-related constellations such as Aquarius, Pisces and Eridanus. It is the smallest constellation in the zodiac.