Lacerta
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Lacerta is one of the 88 modern constellations defined by the International Astronomical Union. Its name is Latin for lizard. A small, faint constellation, it was defined in 1687 by the astronomer Joh
The constellation Lacerta as it can be seen by the naked eye.
The constellation Lacerta showing the IAU boundaries, the constellation stick figure, and labels for its brightest stars. Astrophotograph by Eckhard Slawik, from NOIRLab's 88 Constellations project.
Pegasus (constellation)
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Pegasus is a constellation in the northern sky, named after the winged horse Pegasus in Greek mythology. It was one of the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd-century astronomer Ptolemy, and is one of
Lacerta
…32.62 ly) 1 Brightest star α Lac (Stellio) (3.76m) Nearest star EV Lac Messier objects 0 Bordering constellations Andromeda Cassiopeia Cepheus Cygnus Pegasus Visible at latitudes between +90° and −34°. Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of October. Lacerta is one of the 88 modern constellations…
Pegasus with the foal Equuleus next to it, as depicted in Urania's Mirror, a set of constellation cards published in London c.1825. The horses appear upside-down in relation to the constellations around them. Like Taurus, Pegasus itself typically represents only the front half of the horse.
The constellation Pegasus as it can be seen by the naked eye
Pegasus from Al-Sufi's Book of Fixed Stars, dated 1009-10
Stephan's Quintet photographed by the James Webb Space Telescope