Capricornus (, Latin for "horned (male) goat" or "goat horn") is one of the constellations of the zodiac. It is commonly called Capricorn, especially when referring to the corresponding astrological sign (symbol or , ). It is also called the sea-goat, as it is in an area of the sky known as the Sea. Capricornus is one of the 88 modern constellations, and was also one of the 48 constellations listed by Ptolemy. Under its modern boundaries it is bordered by Aquila, Sagittarius, Microscopium, Piscis Austrinus and Aquarius. Notable features This constellation is the dimmest in the zodiac besides Cancer. Its brighter stars are found on a triangle whose vertices are ?^2 Capricorni (Giedi), ? Capricorni (Deneb Algiedi), and ? Capricorni. Notable deep sky objects Capricorn has several galaxies and clusters. Messier 30 is a globular cluster located 1 degree southof the galaxy group, NGC 7103. The conste

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