Pisces

Pisces
Abbreviation	Psc
Genitive	Piscium
Meaning in English	the Fishes
Right ascension	1 h
Declination	15°
Visible to latitude	Between 65° and −90°
Best visible	November
Area  - Total	Ranked 14th 889 sq. deg.
Number of stars with apparent magnitude < 3	0
Brightest star  - Apparent magnitude	η Psc 3.6
Meteor showers	Piscids
Bordering constellations	Triangulum Andromeda Pegasus Aquarius Cetus Aries

Table of contents

1 Notable features 2 Notable deep-sky objects 3 Mythology 3.1 Astrology

Notable features

Pisces is quite a dim constellation; the brightest star, η Piscium, is only of magnitude 3,6. α Piscium is called Alrisha, "the knot," being the knot that ties the two fishes together.

The point at which the ecliptic crosses the celestial equator heading northward, the vernal equinox, is found about 8° south of the star ω Piscium.

Notable deep-sky objects

M74, an attractive but dim spiral galaxy, is found just northeast of η Piscium.

Mythology

According to one version in Greek mythology, this constellation represents fish into which Aphrodite and Eros transformed in order to escape the monstrous Typhon. The two fishes are often depicted tied together with a cord, to make sure they do not lose one another.

Astrology

Astronomy | Astrology | Constellations of the zodiac

Aries Taurus Gemini Cancer Leo Virgo Libra Scorpius (Ophiuchus) Sagittarius Capricornus Aquarius Pisces

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