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The stars are mostly named as a Greek letter and Pegasi. However, some have traditional names:

Epsilon Pegasi - Enif

Beta Pegasi - Scheat (aka Mankib al Faras- horse's shoulder)

Alpha Pegasi - Markab

Gamma Pegasi - Algenib

Eta Pegasi - Matar

Zeta Pegasi - Homam

Mu Pegasi - Sadalbari

Theta Pegasi - Biham

Lambda Pegasi - Sadalpheris (Sadal al Faris - stallion's luck)

Tau Pegasi - Salm or Kerb

* Iota Pegasi is a binary star, Iota Pegasi A and Iota Pegasi B

* Pi Pegasi is a name used for two different stars, both yellow subgiants

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How many stars are in Pegasus and Cassiopeia added together?

709 stars all together


How many stars are in the pegasus cassiopeia?

Pegasus and Cassiopeia are two distinct constellations in the night sky, each containing a variety of stars. Pegasus has around 15 notable stars, while Cassiopeia features about 30 prominent stars. The total number of stars in both constellations can vary significantly depending on the criteria used for counting, such as brightness and visibility. In general, the combined total of visible stars in both constellations can exceed 40, but this figure includes stars that may not be immediately recognizable.


What is the Magnitude of the constellation Pegasus?

The constellation Pegasus does not have a single magnitude, as it is made up of multiple stars with varying brightness. The most notable star in Pegasus is Enif (Epsilon Pegasi), which has an apparent magnitude of about 2.39. The overall brightness of the constellation can be observed, especially during autumn evenings, but it is the individual stars that contribute to its visibility.


What are two examples of a constellation?

Two examples of constellations are Orion, which is easily recognizable by its belt of three stars, and Ursa Major, also known as the Big Dipper, which consists of seven bright stars forming a spoon shape.


What is the magnitude of pegasus?

Pegasus is not a single star but a constellation comprising a 88 stars in the Bayer/Flamsteed catalogues. This range, in brightness from Enif or epsilon pegasi with an absolute magnitude of -4.51 to WASP at 7.9

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What are the names of the major stars in the constellation pegasus?

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What are the riddles in the book Pegasus?

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What are the important stars of pegasus?

14 stars in pegasus. But I think it 15(because I counted it, I might count wrong).


Which stars resemble a flying horse?

Pegasus


What is the pegasus constellations stars color?

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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


When and why is it the best time to see Pegasus?

the best time to see pegasus is at night because its dark and the stars are out.


How many stars are in Pegasus and Cassiopeia added together?

709 stars all together


What are the main stars in pegasus and their distances?

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What are the primary stars in the constellation Pegasus?

The Pegasus Constellation has several primary stars. They are Markib, Alpha Andromedae, Alpha Pegasi, Beta Pegasi, and Algenib. Alpha Pegasi is the brightest star in the grouping.


How was Pegasus used in navigation?

The constellation of Pegasus is in the northern sky and the Arawak and Warrau people used the stars to represent a grill on stilts. The square of the constellation was also used to locate navigational stars.


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I suggest looking on reviews.nike.com. They seem to have really reliable reviews on the nike air pegasus trial shoes. They have a 4.1 stars out of 5 stars.