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| List of stars in Capricornus | |
| Abbreviation: | Cap |
| Genitive: | Capricorni |
| Symbology: | |
| Right ascension: | 21 h |
| Declination: | −20° |
| Area: | 414 sq. deg. (40th) |
| Main stars: | 9, 13 |
| Bayer/Flamsteed stars: | 49 |
| Stars known to have planets: | 3 |
| Bright stars: | 1 |
| Nearby stars: | 3 |
| Brightest star: | δ Cap (Deneb Algedi) (2.85m) |
| Nearest star: | LP 816-60 ( ly) |
| Messier objects: | 1 |
| Meteor showers: | Alpha Capricornids Chi Capricornids Sigma Capricornids Tau Capricornids Capricorniden-Sagittariids |
| Bordering constellations: | Aquarius Aquila Sagittarius Microscopium Piscis Austrinus |
| Visible at latitudes between +60° and −90° Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of September | |
Capricornus is one of the constellations of the zodiac. It is often called Capricorn, especially when referring to the corresponding astrological sign. Its name is Latin for "horned male goat" or "goat horn", and it is commonly represented in the form of a sea-goat: a mythical creature that is half goat, half fish. Its symbol is 
(Unicode ♑).
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