How Many Stars Does Pisces Have?

Pisces, the final sign of the zodiac, is often associated with creativity, intuition, and sensitivity. Those born between February 19 and March 20 are said to have a strong connection to the spiritual realm and possess a natural talent for the arts.

But how many stars are actually part of the constellation of Pisces? The answer may surprise you.

Pisces is made up of 21 main stars, including three visible to the naked eye. The brightest star in Pisces is Eta Piscium, which has a magnitude of 3.6 and is situated about 294 light years away from Earth. Another notable star in Pisces is Revati, which is the last nakshatra (lunar mansion) in Hindu astrology and is associated with completion and perfection.

However, Pisces is also home to several other interesting celestial bodies. The Pisces Dwarf Galaxy, a satellite galaxy of the Milky Way, was discovered in 1990 and contains many young stars along with some globular clusters. The galaxy is located approximately 3 million light years away from Earth.

Additionally, the planet Neptune, which rules over Pisces, can be found in this constellation. Neptune is the eigh【85星座】th planet from the sun and is known for its blue color and turbulent weather patterns.

In mythology, Pisces is often associated with the story of Aphrodite and her son Eros, who were said to have transformed into fish to escape a monstrous beast. In fact, the two fish swimming in opposite directions that make up the symbol for Pisces may represent Aphrodite and Eros swimming away from danger.

Overall, Pisces may not have as many stars as some other constellations, but the ones it does have are intriguing and have captured the imaginations of stargazers and astrologers alike for centuries.