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1 Pegasus By. Jan Degano, Sam Calhoun, Andy Corrales

2 HISTORY OF PEGASUS Name originates from white winged horse that was the sire of Poseidon in Greek Mythology. The story originates from the battle between Perseus and Medusa. The battle ends with Perseus beheading Medusa, and drops of her blood mixing with the sea, creating a Pegasus. The bright white seafoam gave the horse it’s color. The Pegasus is also seen in the story of Bellerophon.

3 Stars of Pegasus Markab- meaning “saddle” Alpheratz Algenib- also known as (Gamma Pegasi) Scheat- also known as (Beta Pegasi) These 4 stars make up the “Great Square of Pegasus” and they are the brightest stars in the square.

4 Stars of Pegasus (Continued) Enif- (Epsilon Pegasi) brightest star in the constellation Homam- (Zeta Pegasi) Matar- (Eta Pegasi) Baham- (Theta Pegasi) Sadalbari- (Mu Pegasi) Enif

5 Interesting Objects -Messeir 15 -Stephan's Quintet -Einstein Cross -Propeller Galaxy


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