Equuleus

Equuleus, known as the Little Horse or the Foal, is positioned in the northern celestial hemisphere. Equuleus is situated adjacent to the constellations Pegasus and Delphinus. Its relatively diminutive size spans an area of about 72 square degrees, making it less prominent compared to some larger and more easily recognizable constellations.

Stars

Within Equuleus, the brightest star is Alpha Equulei, also called Kitalpha. While visible to the naked eye, it doesn't shine particularly brightly.

History

The constellation draws its mythological associations from Greek lore, often linked to stories involving horses. According to one legend, it represents Celeris, the swift foal belonging to Castor, one of the Gemini twins. Another tale connects Equuleus to the Trojan horse of the famous Trojan War. Dating back to ancient times, Equuleus was included among the original 48 constellations documented by Ptolemy in his Almagest.

Nebulae

 Despite its relatively diminutive size and lack of standout bright stars, Equuleus does possess a few notable celestial objects. Among these is the planetary nebula NGC 7015, a remnant of a dying star, observable with telescopes.