Pisces: The Fish
Pronunciation: PICE-eez
Pisces Constellation Profile | |
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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 | ||||
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Name | Messier | NGC | Type | Visibility |
M74 | NGC 628 | Spiral Galaxy | Small Scope |