It is one of the smaller constellations, ranked 69th in size. Delphinus' five brightest stars form a distinctive asterism symbolizing a dolphin with four stars representing the body and one the tail. It is bordered (clockwise from north) by Vulpecula, Sagitta, Aquila, Aquarius, Equuleus and Pegasus.
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Delphinus
Constellation
Delphinus is a small constellation in the Northern Celestial Hemisphere, close to the celestial equator. Its name is the Latin version for the Greek word for dolphin. Wikipedia
Stars: Beta Delphini, Alpha Delphini, Epsilon Delphini, and more
Name: The Dolphin
Abbreviation: Del
Bayer/Flamsteed stars: 19
Declination: +2.4021468° to +20.9399471°
Messier objects: 0
Apr 19, 2024 · Delphinus, small constellation in the northern sky at about 21 hours right ascension and 10° north in declination.
With an area of 189 square degrees, Delphinus is among the smaller constellations. Its four brightest stars form a small kite shape called Job's Coffin; ...
A small but ancient constellation that is easily located in the night sky. Delphinus represents the dolphin that helped the sea god Poseidon win the heart ...