Vulpecula et Anser - Encyclopedia

GEOGRAPHICAL NAMES

VULPECULA ET ANSER (" THE Fox AND GoosE "),"), in astronomy, a modern constellation of the northern hemisphere, introduced by Hevelius, who catalogued twenty-seven stars. Interest is attached to Nova Vulpeculae, a " new " star discovered by Anthelm in 1670; T Vulpeculae, a short period variable; and the famous " Dumb-bell " nebula.