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[[File:375px-Delphinus_IAU.svg.png|thumb|Delphinus]] | [[File:375px-Delphinus_IAU.svg.png|thumb|Delphinus]] | ||
Delphinus is a constellation in the northern sky, close to the celestial equator. Its name is Latin for dolphin. Delphinus was one of the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd century astronomer Ptolemy, and it remains among the 88 modern constellations recognized by the International Astronomical Union. It is one of the smaller constellations, ranked 69th in size. | Delphinus is a constellation in the northern sky, close to the celestial equator. Its name is Latin for dolphin. Delphinus was one of the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd century astronomer Ptolemy, and it remains among the 88 modern constellations recognized by the International Astronomical Union. It is one of the smaller constellations, ranked 69th in size. | ||
Delphinus' brightest stars form a distinctive asterism that can easily be recognized. It is bordered (clockwise from north) | Delphinus' brightest stars form a distinctive asterism that can easily be recognized. It is bordered (clockwise from north) by [[Vulpecula]] the fox, [[Sagitta]] the arrow, [[Aquila]] the eagle, [[Aquarius]] the water-carrier, [[Equuleus]] the foal and [[Pegasus]] the flying horse.<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delphinus Delphinus]</ref> | ||
==Mythology== | ==Mythology== | ||