Capricornus

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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

Bolvormige clusters

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Sterrenstelsels

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