Star lore
Capricornus Constellation
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Capricornus Constellation is a faint zodiac constellation represented as a sea-goat and lying between Sagittarius and Aquarius.
Capricornus is the Sea-Goat, a subtle zodiac constellation shaped like a broad triangle.
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- Constellations & Star Lore
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- Canis Major, Canis Minor, Carina, Centaurus
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The story behind Capricornus Constellation
Capricornus is an ancient constellation recorded by Ptolemy; its sea-goat figure predates the modern Latin name.
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Why Capricornus Constellation matters
Capricornus Constellation’s position on the ecliptic makes it a useful reference for planetary motion despite its lack of very bright stars.
How to read Capricornus Constellation
Find it east of the Sagittarius Teapot and trace the wide outline from Algedi and Dabih toward Deneb Algedi.
Capricornus Constellation in practice: an example
Alpha Capricorni, Algedi, is an attractive wide optical double to the unaided eye or binoculars.
Where readings of Capricornus Constellation go wrong
Capricornus is the IAU constellation name; Capricorn is the usual sign name and does not share identical boundaries.
Sources and editorial method
Research references used for this entry include:
- International Astronomical Union: The Constellations - Official names, abbreviations, and boundaries for the 88 modern constellations.
- NASA Space Place: What Are Constellations? - NASA introduction to constellation regions, patterns, visibility, and seasonal sky changes.
- Source
- The Great Almanac Dictionary
- Category
- Constellations & Star Lore
- Last updated
- 2026-09-26
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What is Capricornus Constellation?
Capricornus Constellation is a faint zodiac constellation represented as a sea-goat and lying between Sagittarius and Aquarius.
What do people get wrong about Capricornus Constellation?
Capricornus is the IAU constellation name; Capricorn is the usual sign name and does not share identical boundaries.
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