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

Star Diagram: Vulpecula

About Vulpecula

Vulpecula, 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

Name		Star

Anser		Alpha Vul

Messier Objects

Name		Type

M27		Planetary Nebula

Neighboring Constellations

Cygnus
Delphinus
Hercules

Lyra
Pegasus
Sagitta