Capricornus is one of the 88 modern constellations recognized by the International Astronomical Union. Its genitive form is Capricorni, its standard abbreviation is Cap, it is traditionally shown as the Sea-Goat. It belongs to the Zodiac family of constellations. The constellation covers about 414 square degrees of sky, ranking 40th in size among the 88. Its brightest star is δ Cap (Deneb Algedi) at apparent magnitude 2.85. It borders Aquarius, Aquila, Sagittarius, Microscopium and Piscis Austrinus. In this atlas the entity is the shared sky reference for astronomical objects catalogued by constellation, so every star, nebula or galaxy located within Capricornus resolves to one identity.
Facts
In the Other Atlases
Constellation Contains
Also in Space and Astronomy Atlas: located in this constellation.
Sources
1. Wikipedia
Wikimedia FoundationWikipedia, Capricornus, lead section and infoboxQuote, Wikipedia, Capricornus, lead section and infobox
Capricornus is one of the constellations of the zodiac.
Reader Challenges (0)
No disputes yet. Spotted an error or a better source? Open the first one.
Sign in to dispute this or suggest a correction.