Pisces: The Fish
Pronunciation: PICE-eez
| Pisces Constellation Profile | |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation: Psc | Genitive: Piscium |
| Origin: Ancient | Location: Celestial Equator |
| Best View (North): Autumn | Best View (South): |
| Bordering Constellations: Andromeda, Pegasus, Aquarius, Cetus, Aries, Triangulum | |
The Myth Behind the Constellation Pisces
When the giant monster Typhon attacked Olympus, Aphrodite and her son, Eros, escaped by jumping into a river, turning into fish, and swimming away. To keep from getting separated the two were connected by a cord.Pisces Constellation Points of Interest
| Interesting Objects in the Constellation Pisces | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Messier | NGC | Type | Visibility |
| M74 | NGC 628 | Spiral Galaxy | Small Scope | |