The Constellation Directory

Abbreviation: Vul
Genitive: Vulpeculae
Constellation family: Hercules
Nearest constellations: Cygnus, Delphinus, Hercules, Lyra, Pegasus, and Sagitta
Right ascension: 20.34h
Declination: 25.06°
Visible between latitudes: +90° and -55°
Square degrees: 268
Luminary: Anser (Alpha Vulpeculae)
Named stars: Anser
Notable deep sky objects: M27 (Dumbbell Nebula), Collinder 399

About

Vulpecula is a small constellation in the Northern Hemisphere. It is best viewed in September.

Vulpecula was introduced by Johannes Hevelius in 1690. It was originally named Vulpecula cum Anser, or "The Fox and the Goose."

Mythology

There is no mythology associated with this constellation.