answersLogoWhite

0

Capricornus, or the horned goat, is made out of many stars and clusters,

Here is a list of some of the most prominent stars and clusters of Capricornus:


  • alpha-2 Capricorni, beta Capricorni and omega Capricorni form a distinctive triangle
  • delta Capricorni - makes up the tail and is the brightest star of the constellation
  • beta Capricorni - is a multi star and is the second brightest in the constellation, contains beta-1 Capricorni which is an orange bright giant and beta-2 Capricorni which is a binary star
  • omega Capricorni - is a red giant star on the belly
  • Messier 30 - is a star cluster which is on the bottom towards the tail
User Avatar

Wiki User

10y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What is the color and surface temperature in the constellation Capricorn?

Capricorn is a constellation, not a star. There are 104 stellar objects in Capricorn, and these vary greatly in their colours and emperatures.


Is Capricorn a constellation?

Yes Capricorn is a constellation.


What type of star is in Capricorn?

Capricorn is not a star itself but a constellation. The most notable star in the constellation Capricornus is Deneb Algedi, which is a type A giant star. It represents the tail of the sea-goat in the zodiac and is one of the dimmer zodiac constellations. Capricornus is primarily associated with the sun's position in the sky from late December to late January.


What is the brightest star in the constellation Capricorn?

The brightest star in the constellation Capricornus is Delta Capricorni, also known as Deneb Algedi. It is a binary star system located about 39 light-years away from Earth.


What does the brightest star eplion mean?

Epsilon is a letter in the Greek alphabet and is used to designate stars within a specific constellation. The term "Epsilon" followed by the name of a constellation indicates the fifth-brightest star in that constellation.


Where is the star Geidi located on Capricorn?

Geidi is a star in the constellation of Capricornus. It is located approximately 190 light years away from Earth.


Constellation at winter solstice sunrise?

capricorn


Is Capricorn a rare constellation?

a wasabi killer


What is unusual about the names Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn?

They are named after a constellation during the winter solstice (Capricorn) and Cancer is named after a constellation during the summer solstice.


What is the brightest star in Capricorn?

Delta Capricorni, [See Link] also traditionally named Deneb Algedi and or Scheddi. With an apparent magnitude of 2.85


What constellation is Achernar in?

The star Achernar is the brightest star in the constellation EridanusThere is no star called chernar. The star Achernar is the brightest star in the constellation Eridanus.


What star sign is 29 December?

The star sign for December 29th is Capricorn.