Capricornus Constellation Zodiac Sign #2 is a photograph by Science Source which was uploaded on June 16th, 2014.
Capricornus Constellation Zodiac Sign #2
Capricornus constellation on the ceiling in the Villa Farnese, Caprarola, Italy painted in 1575. Capricornus is one of the constellations of the... more
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Capricornus Constellation Zodiac Sign #2
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Capricornus constellation on the ceiling in the Villa Farnese, Caprarola, Italy painted in 1575. 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 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. Capricornus was one of the 48 constellations described by the 2nd century astronomer Ptolemy and is now one of the 88 modern constellations defined by the International Astronomical Union. Under its modern boundaries it is bordered by Aquila, Sagittarius, Microscopium, Piscis Austrinus and Aquarius. The constellation is located in an area of sky called the Sea or the Water, consisting of many water-related constellations such as Aquarius, Pisces and Eridanus. It is the second faintest constellation in the zodiac after Cancer, and it is the smallest constellation in the zodiac. Capricorn is the tenth astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Capricornus. It spans the 270-300th degree of the zodiac, between 270 and 305.25 degree of celestial longitude. The Sun transits this area of the zodiac from December 22 to January 19 each year.
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