Vulpecula
Quick Facts| Name: | Vulpecula
vul-PECK-you-lah | | Meaning: | Fox | | Abbreviation: | Vul | | Genitive: | Vulpeculae | | Visible in Latitudes: | 90° thru -55° | | Viewing Season: | Summer | | Best Seen In: | September, 9:00 pm | | Transit Date: | July 14 | | Right Ascension: | 20.34 hours | | Declination: | 25.1 degrees | | Area: | 268.165 sq. degrees |
Star Diagram
About VulpeculaVulpecula, the Fox, was created by Johann Hevelius, introduced in his posthumously published star catalogue of 1690. It was originally called Vulpecula cum Asner, the Fox and the Goose; however, the goose no longer appears on star charts.
Named Stars
Messier Objects | | | | Name | Type |
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| M27 | Planetary Nebula |
Neighboring Constellations
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