Delphinus
constellation in the northern celestial hemisphere
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Summary
Delphinus is a constellation[1]. Delphinus draws 1,754 Wikipedia views per month (constellation category, ranking #48 of 85).[2]
Key Facts
- Shares border with: Vulpecula[3], Sagitta[4], Aquila[5], Equuleus[6], Pegasus[7], Aquarius[8]
- Named after: dolphin[9]
- Part of: Northern celestial hemisphere[10]
- Commons category: Delphinus (constellation)[11]
- Topic's main category: Category:Delphinus[12]
- Commons gallery: Delphinus (constellation)[13]
- Described by source: Pauly–Wissowa[14], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[15], Delphinus[16], Star Lore of All Ages[17], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[18], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[19]
- Topic has template: Template:Stars of Delphinus[20], Šablona:Souhvězdí Delfína[21]
- Official name: Delphinus[22]
- Short name: Del[23]
- Area: 189 square degree[24]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4[25]
Why It Matters
Delphinus has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] Delphinus is known by 40 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]