Camelopardalis

Camelopardalis

Abbreviation:
Cam
Genitive:
Camelopardalis
Translation:
The Giraffe
Right Ascention:
6h 0m
Declination:
70°

Camelopardalis is one of the rather newer star patterns, apparently being unknown before the 17th century. Its name is a shortened form for camel and leopard, although it is usually called the Giraffe. This constellation was invented in the 17th century to fill a dark region of the northern circumpolar sky.

Messier Objects in this Constellation

NGC Objects in this Constellation