Pegasus

Peg
Uranüs: #7
1121 sq. deg.

Pegasus is a constellation in the northern sky, named after the winged horse Pegasus in Greek mythology. It was one of the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd-century astronomer Ptolemy, and is one of the 88 constellations recognised today. With an apparent magnitude varying between 2.37 and 2.45, the brightest star in Pegasus is the orange supergiant Epsilon Pegasi, also known as Enif, which marks the horse's muzzle. Alpha (Markab), Beta (Scheat), and Gamma (Algenib), together with Alpha Andromedae (Alpheratz) form the large asterism known as the Square of Pegasus.

IAU constellation map showing the boundaries and main stars

Pegasus

Genitive Pegasi
Symbolism the Pegasus
Right ascension 22h 40m 00s
Gerilim +20° 00' 00"
Area 1121 sq. deg.
Area rank 7th
Brightest star Enif (mag 2.39)

Derin Uzay Nesneleri

30
Brightest Stars
4
Open Clusters
2
Globular Clusters
30
Galaxies
0
Nebulae

Brightest Stars

Designation Ad Apparent magnitude Right ascension Gerilim Spectral type

Globular Clusters

Designation Ad Apparent magnitude Right ascension Gerilim Dil

Galaxies

Designation Ad Apparent magnitude Right ascension Gerilim Tür