Pegasus

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Map created in Guide 7.0 with the figure outline based on Johannes Hevelius' Uranographia (1690). Click on the object's name to access its image or click on the name of adjacent constellation to see its map.

Pegasus, the Winged Horse, sprung from the blood of Medusa (decapitated by Perseus) mixed with seawater. Soaring on Pegusus, Perseus noticed Andromeda chained to a seaside rock and saved her from Cetus.

Stephan's Quintet is probably the most looked-after target in Pegasus.

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