 | | LacertaQuick Facts
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About LacertaThe constellation Lacerta was created by Johannes Hevelius in the 17th century. Royer had named this area of the sky Sceptre, the hand of justice, in commemoration of King Louis XIV; Bode changed it to recognize Frederick the Great. Later, Hevelius named it Lacerta after Sceptre was forgotten. Neighboring Constellations |
