Capricornus
Constellation

List of stars in Capricornus
Abbreviation Cap
Genitive Capricorni
Pronunciation /ˌkæprɨˈkɔrnəs/, genitive /ˌkæprɨˈkɔrn/
Symbolism the Sea Goat
Right ascension 21 h
Declination −20°
Quadrant SQ4
Area 414 sq. deg. (40th)
Main stars 9, 13,23
Bayer/Flamsteed
stars
49
Stars with planets 3
Stars brighter than 3.00m 1
Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) 3
Brightest star δ Cap (Deneb Algedi) (2.85m)
Nearest star LP 816-60
(17.91 ly, 5.49 pc)
Messier objects 1
Meteor showers Alpha Capricornids
Chi Capricornids
Sigma Capricornids
Tau Capricornids
Capricorniden-Sagittariids
Bordering
constellations
Aquarius
Aquila
Sagittarius
Microscopium
Piscis Austrinus
Visible at latitudes between +60° and −90°.
Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of September.

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