Delphinus

Delphinus

Star constellation - Pre Astro Earth

(Constellations are signficant only for a planet bound society)

Delphinus /dɛlˈfaɪnəs/ 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) by Vulpecula the fox, Sagitta the arrow, Aquila the eagle, Aquarius the water-carrier, Equuleus the foal and Pegasus the flying horse.

Delphinus (disambiguation)

 * Delphinus (genus), the genus name of the common dolphin in taxonomy
 * Delphinus (constellation), the astronomical constellation which symbolizes a dolphin
 * the  name of  USS Delphinus, Supercruiser - Tigershark Class (part of the Big Fish Project )