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Pegasus

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Also known as Peg, Pegasi, Pegasus (constellation)

Sternbild knapp nördlich des Himmelsäquators

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Pegasus is a constellation of stars visible in the night sky of the northern hemisphere, named after the winged horse from Greek mythology. It matters to astronomers and stargazers because it serves as a recognizable pattern for locating other stars and celestial objects in the northern night sky.

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Instance of
constellation
Named after
Pegasus
Official name
Pegasus
Area
1121
Shares border with
Pisces
Image
PegasusCC.jpg
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Pegasus
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Commons category
Pegasus (constellation)
described by source
Pauly–Wissowa
short name
Peg
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Article · Deutsch

Der Pegasus ist ein Sternbild knapp nördlich des Himmelsäquators. Es ist in Mitteleuropa am abendlichen Herbsthimmel zu sehen und fällt dadurch auf, dass vier seiner Hauptsterne annähernd ein Quadrat bilden.

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