Delphinus


The constellation Delphinus is a constellation near the celestial equator and is northwest of the bright star Altair in the constellation Aquila and is therefore easy to find. It is a small but memorable summer constellation and because of its location on the celestial equator it can be seen from all over the inhabited world.

Delphinus
Latin name Delphinus
Latin genitive Delphini
Abbreviation Del
Brightest star Rotanev (β Delphini)
Fully visible 90° N to 70° S
Observation time for Central Europe all year round
The constellation Delphinus. Chart: International Astronomical Union in collaboration with the magazine Sky & Telescope