Vulpecula: The Fox
Pronunciation: vul-PECK-yuh-luh
| Vulpecula Constellation Profile | |
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| Abbreviation: Vul | Genitive: Vulpecilae |
| Origin: Hevelius | Location: Northern Hemisphere |
| Best View (North): Summer | Best View (South): |
| Bordering Constellations: Cygnus, Lyra, Hercules, Sagitta, Delphinus, Pegasus | |
The Myth Behind the Constellation Vulpecula
Vulpecula, “The Fox” is another modern constellation created by Polish astronomer Johannes Hevelius in the late seventeenth century. Originally it was a double figure named Vulpecula cum Anser, “The Fox with the Goose”. Today, only the fox is left.Vulpecula Constellation Points of Interest
| Interesting Objects in the Constellation Vulpecula | ||||
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| Name | Messier | NGC | Type | Visibility |
| Dumbbell Nebula | M27 | NGC 6853 | Planetary Nebula | Binoculars |