Capricornus

/ˌkæprɪˈkɔːrnəs/ noun

The astronomical constellation Capricornus, located in the southern celestial hemisphere and representing a sea-goat in mythology.

From Latin 'capricornus' (literally 'goat horn'), formed from 'capra' (goat) + 'cornu' (horn). This is the Latinized astronomical name used in formal star catalogs and scientific descriptions.

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