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The ecliptic cuts right through Capricornus (the "Water Goat"), with the Alpha and Beta stars (Algedi and Dabih) to the north of it, Gamma and Delta (Nashira and Deneb Algedi) to the south.
[1584] gamma Capricorni, also known as Nashira ("bearer of good news"), is a blue-white giant with a magnitude of 3.69.
Prima Giedi (Alpha 1 Cap)
Secunda Giedi (Alpha 2 Cap)
Dabih (Beta Cap)
Nashira (Gamma Cap)
Deneb Algedi (Delta Cap)
Alshat (Nu Cap) ...
Named stars in this image (Greek alphabet)
Al Dhanab (γ Gru), Alnair (α Gru), Deneb Algedi (δ Cap), Fomalhaut (α PsA), Gruid (β Gru), Nashira (γ Cap), Peacock (α Pav), Skat (δ Aqr).
 See also: Capricornus, Deneb, Algedi, Deneb Algedi, Sky
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