From the winged horse called Pegasus in Greek mythology.
It is one of the 48 constellations that were named by Ptolemy in the 2nd century. For how to connect the stars, look at the link below.
Greek philosophers/astronomers thought that it looked like a human shape, and since Perseus was a famous Greek hero, they named it after him
Pegasus sprang from Medusa's blood after she was beheaded.
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....
Galaxy Pegasus
pegasus by marianna mayer
Pegasus was actually from Medusa's blood.
Pegasus weigh about 835 lb to 900lb.
Pegasus in Space was created in 2000.
Pheidole pegasus was created in 2008.
PHM Pegasus was created in 1986.
Aamber Pegasus was created in 1981.
The Pegasus School was created in 1984.
Pegasus Airlines was created in 1989.
Pegasus Mail was created in 1989.
Pegasus A.F.C. was created in 1948.
Pegasus Stakes was created in 1981.
Pegasus - Efteling - was created in 1991.
Cypress Pegasus was created in 2009.
Pegasus Software was created in 1981.