General presentation

The constellation of Capricorn is a zodiac constellation visible mainly in late summer and early autumn in the northern hemisphere. Although it is relatively discreet due to its faint stars, it occupies an important place on the ecliptic, where the Sun, Moon and planets seem to move during the year. Capricorn is one of the oldest known constellations.

Shape of the Capricorn constellation

The constellation of Capricorn has a rather discreet shape that evokes a large flattened triangle. Although this figure requires a bit of imagination, the symmetrical arrangement of its stars makes it quite easy to recognize the constellation in a dark sky.

Stars of the Capricorn constellation