Description
Overview:
Capricornus (pronouced kap rih kor' nus) is the 40th largest constellation in the night sky with
an area of 414 square degrees. The name of this constellation means Water Goat.
Location:
Capricornus is located at Right Ascension 21 h and Declination -20°.
It is best seen between the latitudes +60° and -90° in the September.
Capricornus is adjacent to the following constellations: Aquarius,
Aquila,
Microscopium,
Piscis Austrinus,
Sagittarius.
Stars:
Capricornus contains within its borders about 31 visible stars. The principal star of Capricornus is . The brightest of Capricornus's stars is HD 192310 (28.78 ly).
This constellation also contains within its boundries the following notable stars: Al Giedi,
Dabih,
Deneb Algiedi,
Giedi,
Nashira.
Brightness:
Capricornus is the 54th brightest constellation with a brightness of 7.49.
