Constellation | |
![]() List of stars in Pegasus |
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Abbreviation | Peg |
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Genitive | Pegasi |
Pronunciation | /ˈpɛɡəsəs/, genitive /ˈpɛɡəsaɪ/ |
Symbolism | the Winged Horse / Pegasus |
Right ascension | 23 h |
Declination | +20° |
Quadrant | NQ4 |
Area | 1121 sq. deg. (7th) |
Main stars | 9, 17 |
Bayer/Flamsteed stars |
88 |
Stars with planets | 9 |
Stars brighter than 3.00m | 5 |
Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) | 3 |
Brightest star | ε Peg (Enif) (2.38m) |
Nearest star | EQ Peg (20.38 ly, 6.25 pc) |
Messier objects | 1 |
Meteor showers | July Pegasids |
Bordering constellations |
Andromeda Lacerta Cygnus Vulpecula Delphinus Equuleus Aquarius Pisces |
Visible at latitudes between +90° and −60°. Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of October. |