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Pegasus
Pegasus , in astronomy, northern constellation lying SW of Andromeda and SE of Cygnus. It is named for the mythological winged horse Pegasus. The constellation is easily recognized by the Great Square formed by the bright stars Markab (Alpha Pegasi) at the southwest corner, Scheat (Beta Pegasi) at the northwest corner, Algenib (Gamma Pegasi) at the southeast corner, and Alpheratz in Andromeda at the northeast corner. The constellation reaches its highest point in the evening sky in October. In 1995 a planet at least half the size of Jupiter was discovered orbiting the star 51 Pegasus, which is about 40 light-years from the earth; this marked the first time a planet was detected orbiting a sunlike star outside the solar system. |
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"Pegasus." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. 28 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Pegasus." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. (May 28, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-Pegasus1.html "Pegasus." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Retrieved May 28, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-Pegasus1.html |
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Pegasus
Pegasus (abbr. Peg, gen. Pegasi) The seventh-largest constellation, lying in the northern sky, and representing the winged horse of Greek mythology. The stars Markab (Alpha Pegasi), Scheat (Beta Pegasi), and Algenib (Gamma Pegasi) form three corners of the Square of Pegasus, which is completed by the star Alpheratz (Alpha Andromedae) from neighbouring Andromeda. Enif (Epsilon Pegasi) is a double star. M15 is a 6th-magnitude globular cluster.
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"Pegasus." A Dictionary of Astronomy. 1997. Encyclopedia.com. 28 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Pegasus." A Dictionary of Astronomy. 1997. Encyclopedia.com. (May 28, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O80-Pegasus.html "Pegasus." A Dictionary of Astronomy. 1997. Retrieved May 28, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O80-Pegasus.html |
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Pegasus
Pegasus (Winged Horse) Northern constellation between Andromeda and Cygnus. Three of its bright stars form the Giant Square in Pegasus with Alpha Andromedae; the brightest is Epsilon, with a magnitude of 2.30.
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"Pegasus." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 28 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Pegasus." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (May 28, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O142-Pegasus.html "Pegasus." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Retrieved May 28, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O142-Pegasus.html |
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Pegasus
Pegasus •Crassus, Halicarnassus, Lassus
•tarsus
•nexus, plexus, Texas
•Paracelsus
•census, consensus
•Croesus • narcissus • Ephesus
•Dionysus • colossus • Pegasus
•Caucasus • petasus
•excursus, thyrsus, versus
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"Pegasus." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. 28 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Pegasus." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. (May 28, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-Pegasus.html "Pegasus." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Retrieved May 28, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-Pegasus.html |
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