Capricornus
Cap
Rang: #40
414 kw.gr.
Capricornus 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.
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Capricornus
| Genitief | Capricorni |
| Symboliek | The Capricornus |
| Rechte klimming | 21h 00m 00s |
| Declinatie | -20° 00' 00" |
| Oppervlakte | |
| Oppervlakterang | 40 |
| Helderste ster | |
| Best zichtbaar om 21:00 | Variable |
Overzicht deepsky-objecten
31
Helderste sterren
0
Open clusters
2
Bolvormige clusters
30
Sterrenstelsels
0
Nevels
Helderste sterren
| Aanduiding | Naam | Schijnbare helderheid | Rechte klimming | Declinatie | Spectraaltype |
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Bolvormige clusters
| Aanduiding | Naam | Schijnbare helderheid | Rechte klimming | Declinatie | Hoekgrootte |
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Sterrenstelsels
| Aanduiding | Naam | Schijnbare helderheid | Rechte klimming | Declinatie | Type |
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