Pisces

Notable features

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.

Related Topics:
η Piscium - α Piscium

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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.

Related Topics:
Ecliptic - Vernal equinox - ω Piscium

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