Vulpecula

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Vulpecula is a constellation in the northern sky which was introduced by Johannes Hevelius in 1690. This constellation is surrounded by Cygnus, Lyra, Hercules, Sagitta, Delphinus and Pegasus.


Vulpecula
Latin name Vulpecula
Latin genitive Vulpeculae
International abbreviation Vul
Number of stars 62
Symbology little fox


Remarkable objects

History and mythology

Original this constellation was called "Vulpecula cum Ansere" (little fox with goose). In an old atlas one can really find a picture showing a goose hanging lifeless in the mouth of a fleeing fox. In modern pictures only the fox remains. There is no legend about the fate of the goose so everybody can think of his own explanation.

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