Pisces

Pisces

Pisces (Psc, fishes) is a constellation of the zodiac. Its name is the Latin plural for fish, and its symbol is ♓ . It lies between Aquarius to the west and Aries to the east. The ecliptic and the celestial equator intersect within this constellation and in Virgo.

Pisces is associated with Aphrodite and Eros, who escaped from the monster Typhon by leaping into the sea and transforming themselves into fish. In order not to lose each other, they tied themselves together with rope. The Romans adopted the Greek legend, with Venus and Cupid acting as the counterparts for Aphrodite and Eros. The knot of the rope is marked by Alpha Piscium (α Psc), also called Al-Rischa ("the cord" in Arabic).

Bordering constellations
Triangulum | Andromeda | Pegasus | Aquarius | Cetus | Aries

hevel-Piscis Boreus-Piscis Austrinus

Pisces (constellation)
Uranographia by Johannes Hevelius


Lists of stars by constellation
WallHapp Catalogue (WH)

LISTS OF STARS IN Pisces
WallHapp Catalogue (WH)