2Capricorn

   **__What is a Constellation?__** A constellation is any one of the star gropus interpreted as forming configurations in the sky. Any of the defined areas of the sky.
 * __Capricornus Constellation__ **

__ **What is a Zodiac?** __ A zodiac is a baqnd around the celestial sphere 18° in width and centered on the ecliptic. It is divided into 12 constellations or signs for astrological purposes. Most people would know a zodiac as the the astrological time in which they were born. The 12 zodiac signs or horoscopes are Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, and Sagittarius.

__ **What is the Capricorn Zodiac?** __ The Capricorn Zodiac is also known as The Sea Goat. It also has a symbol. Its zodiac dates are from December 22 - January 19.



__ **QuickFacts** __

 
 * 1) It is the least visible among other zodiac constellations.
 * 2) It is one of the earliest named constellations in the sky.
 * 3) The name Capricorn is Latin for "horned male goat" or "goat horn".
 * 4) The constellation lies between Aquarius and Sagittarius.
 * 5) It is the 10th sign of the zodiac.
 * All 12 zodiacs have their own symbols.

__General Information__** ** Globular Cluster M30. **  
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive;">The latitude on Earth on which Capricorn appears overhead of an observer is know as the Tropic of Capricorn.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive;">The brightest star in the Capricorn Constellation is Delta Capricorni. It has a magnitude of 2.85 and it is 38 light years away from the sun.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive;">The sun passes through Capricornus from late January to mid-February.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive;">The stars of Capricornus lie in the direction of the Galaxy's core, but on the outside of the MIlky Way.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive;">There is a Grand Globular Cluster within the border of Capricornus, M30.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive;">M30 is the only Messier in within the constellation, which is 40,00 light years away.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive;">Planets such as Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune move through the constellation.




 * Saturn, Uranus , and Neptune .**

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive;">Capricornus with neighboring constellations.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive;">Some neighboring constellations are Aquarius, Aquila, Microscopium, Piscis Austrinus, and Sagittarius

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 * <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive; text-align: left;">This constellation is identified with the Greek God, Pan.
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive; text-align: left;">Capricornus has alot of mythology and astrology linked to it.
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive; text-align: left;">It contains several galaxies and clusters.

Capricorn Shape Capricornus with stars <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive; text-align: center;">**__

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