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Why is pegasus a constellations?

because a great god named Zeus turned Pegasus into a constellation.


What are the stars in the Pegasus constellation called?

The named stars that make up the constellation Pegasus are Markab, Scheat, Algenib, Enif, Homam, Matar, Baham, and Sadalbari


What is the hottest star in the constellation pegasus?

The Pegasus constellation is named after the mythical winged-horsed in Greek legend. The brightest star of the constellation is the Epsilon Pegasi or Enif.


What is the Pegasus constellation named after?

Pegasus is a winged divine horse sired by Poseidon, in his role as horse-god, and foaled by the Gorgon Medusa. Pegasus was stabled in Olympus by Zeus and was given the task of carrying Zeus' thunderbolts. Because of his faithful service to Zeus, he was honored with transformation into a constellation. Pegasus helped Perseus to complete his tasks (one of which was to chop off the head of Medusa).Thus the constellation is named after the mythical winged horse 'Pegasus'.


How did pegasus become a constellation?

zeus turned pegasus into constellation and put pegasus in night sky


What are facts about the Pegasus constellation?

The Pegasus constellation is stationed in the northern hemisphere in the fourth quadrant, between latitudes +90 degrees and -60 degrees. It holds the position of seventh largest constellation place in the sky. The July Pegasids is linked the Pegasus constellation. The constellations, Andromeda, Aquarius, Cygnus, Delphinus, Equuleus, Lacerta, Pisces and Vulpecula are neighbors to Pegasus.


What is the constellation named after the unicorn called?

There is no constellation named after the unicorn, but there is Pegasus the flying horse from Greek mythology.


What constellation is named after a mythical creature?

The constellation Pegasus is named after the mythical winged horse from Greek mythology. According to legend, Pegasus sprang from the blood of Medusa when she was slain by Perseus. This constellation is easily recognizable in the night sky, particularly due to its distinctive square shape known as the "Great Square of Pegasus." It represents the themes of inspiration and creativity associated with the mythical creature.


Where is the Pegasus constellation?

The constellation of Pegasus is in the northern sky. It is usually visible in summer, and is near the constellation of Andromeda.


What is the nickname of the constellation Pegasus have?

For me there was no nickname for the constellation Pegasus because it was named after the winged - horse in the Greek mythology created by the Greek goddess Athena....


What constellation borders Pisces pegasus lacerto?

what constellation borders pisces, pegasus & lacerto


What constellation next to Pegasus?

the pegasus is next to lacerta