capricorn (constellation)

Capricornus (the Horned Goat) is a zodiac constellation located in the Southern celestial hemisphere, between Sagittarius to the west and Aquarius to the east. Although "Capricornus" means the "horned goat" or "goat horn", it symbolizes a mythological sea goat that is half goat, half fish. It is the smallest constellation of the zodiac. Its brightest star is Deneb Algedi.

Capricornus resembles an arrowhead or a pointed letter D.

Examples

Rare

Neighboring constellations

• Aquarius
• Aquila
• Microscopium
• Piscis Austrinus
• Sagittarius

External links

• Wikipedia: Capricornus
• Study-Style (JP): Capricornus