Delphinus
The dolphin. Genitive Delphini, abbreviated Del. Introduced by Ptolemy.
Area
188.55 sq°
69 of 88 by size
Brightest star
β Delphini
magnitude 3.63
Best seen
July
on the meridian at midnight
Visible from
90°N to 88°S
some part above the horizon
Where it is
Principal stars
Every star to magnitude 4, brightest first.
| Star | Magnitude | HR |
|---|---|---|
| β Delphini | 3.63 | 7882 |
| α Delphini | 3.77 | 7906 |
Deep sky
No object in Delphinus carries a Messier number or a common name. It contains catalogued objects all the same, identified by number only.
My Sky
Rise, highest and set over your place, for any night: Delphinus
Further info
Sources
Principal stars: Bright Star Catalogue
Deep sky: NGC 2000.0
Area and borders: IAU constellation boundaries
