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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
Name: The Dolphin
Abbreviation: Del
Bayer/Flamsteed stars: 19
Bordering constellations: Vulpecula; Sagitta; Aquila; Aquarius; Equuleus; Pegasus
Declination: +2.4021468° to +20.9399471°
Messier objects: 0

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