✨ Delphinus
Del · dolphin · Northern sky
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Delphinus is one of the 88 modern constellations defined by the International Astronomical Union. Its name is Latin, meaning dolphin; stars within it are named in the genitive form Delphini.
Facts about Delphinus
| Constellation | Delphinus |
|---|---|
| IAU abbreviation | Del |
| Genitive (Latin) | Delphini |
| Meaning | dolphin |
| Brightest star | Rotanev (apparent magnitude 3.62) |
| Area | 189 square degrees |
| Hemisphere | Northern |
Deep-sky objects in Delphinus
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