Description
Overview:
The constellation Delphinus (pronouced dell fee' nus) is the 69th most volumous constellation in the night sky with
an area of 189 square degrees. The name of Delphinus means Dolphin.
Location:
Delphinus is located at RA 20.7 h and Declination +13.8°.
Delphinus is best seen between latitudes +90° and -70° in the month of September.
Delphinus is bordered by the following constellations: Aquarius,
Aquila,
Equuleus,
Pegasus,
Sagitta,
Vulpecula.
Stars:
Delphinus contains within its borders approximately 11 visible stars. The principal star of Delphinus is Sualocin. The brightest star is HD 197076 (68.45 ly).
Delphinus also contains within its boundries the following noteworthy stars: Rotanev,
Sualocin.
Brightness:
Delphinus is the 37th brightest of the 88 constellations with a visual magnitude of 5.83.
