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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 (Constellation)]] the flying horse.<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delphinus Delphinus]</ref> | ||
==Mythology== | ==Mythology== | ||
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Delphinus is associated with two stories from Greek mythology. | Delphinus is associated with two stories from Greek mythology. | ||
According to the first Greek god Poseidon wanted to marry Amphitrite, a beautiful nereid. She, however, wanting to protect her virginity, fled to the Atlas mountains. Her suitor then sent out several searchers, among them a certain Delphinus. Delphinus accidentally stumbled upon her and was able to persuade Amphitrite to accept Poseidon's wooing. Out of gratitude the god placed the image of a dolphin among the stars. | According to the first Greek god Poseidon wanted to marry Amphitrite, a beautiful nereid. She, however, wanting to protect her virginity, fled to the Atlas mountains. Her suitor then sent out several searchers, among them a certain Delphinus. Delphinus accidentally stumbled upon her and was able to persuade Amphitrite to accept Poseidon's wooing. Out of gratitude the god placed the image of a dolphin among the stars. | ||
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==Session References== | ==Session References== | ||
HGS Sessions - Clearing [[Hyperspace Phantom Matrix]] - 3/12/2015 <ref> HGS Session</ref> | |||
HGS Sessions - Clearing [[San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge, 55 Reversal Grid]] - 3/31/2015 <ref>HGS Session</ref> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||