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Delphinus

Delphinus

9.9
A small group of stars in the northern sky shaped like a dolphin
  • proper noun
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  • Ancient astronomers named Delphinus because its stars form the outline of a dolphin.
  • Delphinus constellation
  • Delphinus contains a star

Examples

  • Located near Pegasus and Aquila, the constellation Delphinus is a beautiful sight in the northern sky.

  • Delphinus is easily spotted in the summer sky due to its distinctive shape.

  • The star chart showed the position of Delphinus near the constellations Pegasus and Aquila.

  • The constellation Delphinus is visible in the northern sky.

  • Can you find Delphinus during the summer nights?

  • The star pattern of Delphinus resembles a small dolphin and is easily recognizable for amateur astronomers.

  • In the northern sky, Delphinus stands out for its distinct diamond shape among the stars.

Compounds

Delphinus delphis
  • Specialized
7.2

A black-and-white ocean dolphin that often leaps high out of the water

genus Delphinus
  • Specialized
7.7

A group of dolphins that includes the common dolphin

Surface Forms

Delphinus main

Etymology

Delphinus comes from the old Greek word delphis, which means 'dolphin'. Ancient people who watched the stars saw these stars make the shape of a dolphin, so the name helps you remember the constellation by its dolphin-like outline.