Constellation | |
![]() List of stars in Delphinus |
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Abbreviation | Del |
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Genitive | Delphini |
Pronunciation | /dɛlˈfaɪnəs/ Delfínus, genitive /dɛlˈfaɪnaɪ/ |
Symbolism | Dolphin |
Right ascension | 21 h |
Declination | +10° |
Quadrant | NQ4 |
Area | 189 sq. deg. (69th) |
Main stars | 5 |
Bayer/Flamsteed stars |
19 |
Stars with planets | 5 |
Stars brighter than 3.00m | 0 |
Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) | 2 |
Brightest star | Rotanev (β Del) (3.63m) |
Nearest star | HU Del (29.01 ly, 8.89 pc) |
Messier objects | 0 |
Meteor showers | None |
Bordering constellations |
Vulpecula Sagitta Aquila Aquarius Equuleus Pegasus |
Visible at latitudes between +90° and −70°. Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of October. |