Equuleus facts for kids
| Constellation | |
List of stars in Equuleus
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| Abbreviation | Equ |
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| Genitive | Equulei |
| Pronunciation | Equúleus, genitive |
| Symbolism | the pony |
| Right ascension | 21 |
| Declination | +10 |
| Quadrant | NQ4 |
| Area | 72 sq. deg. (87th) |
| Main stars | 3 |
| Bayer/Flamsteed stars |
10 |
| Stars with planets | 2 |
| Stars brighter than 3.00m | None |
| Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) | None |
| Brightest star | α Equ (Kitalpha) (3.92m) |
| Messier objects | None |
| Meteor showers | None |
| Bordering constellations |
Aquarius Delphinus Pegasus |
| Visible at latitudes between +90° and −80°. Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of September. |
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Equuleus is a constellation in the northern sky.
Images for kids
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The constellation Equuleus, color and contrast enhanced.
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Seen in Urania's Mirror (1825)
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See also
In Spanish: Equuleus para niños
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