Pisces


 
 
Pisces

Pisces (, Latin for fish (plural)) is a zodiac constellation which lies between Aquarius to the west and Aries to the east.

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Pisces is quite a dim constellation; the brightest star, η Piscium, is only of magnitude 3.6. The star α Piscium is also known as Alrisha, "the knot," being the knot that ties the two fishes together.

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The point at which the ecliptic crosses the celestial equator heading northward, the vernal equinox, is found about 8? south of the star ω Piscium.


 

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Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20)
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Pisces  The Fish
Pisces The Fish

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