Capricornus

Capricornus

Constellation
List of stars in Capricornus
Abbreviation	Cap
Genitive	Capricorni
Pronunciation	/ˌkæprɨˈkɔrnəs/, genitive /ˌkæprɨˈkɔrnaɪ/
Symbolism	the Sea Goat
Right ascension	21
Declination	−20
Quadrant	SQ4
Area	414 sq. deg. (40th)
Main stars	9, 13
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)
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.

Capricornus is one of the constellations of the zodiac. It is often called Capricorn, especially when referring to the corresponding astrological sign. Its name is Latin for "horned male goat" or "goat horn", and it is commonly represented in the form of a sea-goat: a mythical creature that is half goat, half fish. Its symbol is (Unicode ♑).

Capricornus is one of the 88 modern constellations, and was also one of the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd century astronomer Ptolemy. Under its modern boundaries it is bordered by Aquila, Sagittarius, Microscopium, Piscis Austrinus and Aquarius. The constellation is in an area of sky called the Sea or Water, consisting of many water-related constellations such as Aquarius, Pisces and Eridanus.