Capricornus is one of the constellations of the zodiac. Its name is Latin for "horned goat" or "goat horn" or "having horns like a goat's", and it is commonly represented in the form of a sea-goat: a mythical creature that is half goat, half fish. Its symbol is.

Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly): 3

Symbolism: the Sea Goat

Brightest star: δ Cap (Deneb Algedi) (2.85^m)

Genitive: Capricorni

Stars: Gamma Capricorni, Alpha1 Capricorni, Alpha2 Capricorni, MORE

Names: Horned Goat, Sea Goat