Delphinus_(Chinese_astronomy)

Delphinus in Chinese astronomy

Delphinus in Chinese astronomy

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According to traditional Chinese uranography, the modern constellation Delphinus is located within the northern quadrant of the sky, which is symbolized as the Black Tortoise of the North (北方玄武, Běi Fāng Xuán Wǔ).

The name of the western constellation in modern Chinese is 海豚座 (hǎi tún zuò), meaning "the dolphin constellation".

Stars

The map of Chinese constellation in constellation Delphinus area consists of :

More information Four Symbols, Mansion (Chinese name) ...

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References

  1. [1]
    (in Chinese) AEEA (Activities of Exhibition and Education in Astronomy) 天文教育資訊網 2006 年 7 月 4 日
  2. [2]
    this is not original mansion for this constellation and listing is only for additional stars
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