Capricornus

Capricornus

Abbreviation:
Cap
Genitive:
Capricorni
Translation:
The Sea Goat
Right Ascention:
21h 0m
Declination:
-20°

This constellation is part of the Zodiac

Thought to represent Pan, who was able to morph himself into any shape he wished. While fleeing the monster Typhon, jumed into the river Nile. The part of him that was below water turned into a fish, while the rest of him above water, stayed as a goat.

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