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DELPHINUS design for happy

Delphinus Constellation

An artwork of the Delphinus or Dolphin constellation in delicate pink roses and heart doodles. Looks lovely as a sticker that you can use to decorate any item you'd like, or on many other items you can choose here. If you'd like any other constellation in the same style, check out the Constellations and Astrology Collections on my shop. I hope you enjoy it :)

delphinus design for happy

Illustration from the 19th century, depicting the constellation Dolphin (Delphinus), arrow (Sagitta), eagle (Aquila), Antinous

Vintage illustration astronomy and antique celestial star chart featuring the constellations of Delphinus, Sagitta, Aquila, and Antinous. Delphinus is a small constellation in the Northern Celestial Hemisphere, close to the celestial equator. Delphinus is the Latin the word for dolphin. Sagitta is Latin for 'arrow', not to be confused with the constellation Sagittarius known as 'the archer'. Aquila is Latin for 'eagle' and it represents the bird that carried Zeus (Jupiter's) thunderbolts in Greek (Roman) mythology. Antinous was a beautiful youth loved by Hadrian, and also his lover. Antinous is an obsolete constellation and is now merged into Aquila.

A constellation is a group of stars that appear to be close together but are actually very distant from each other. Many ancient civilizations drew imaginary lines between these stars and created virtual silhouettes in the sky. And with them great mythological stories. According to Germanicus, César, in his Latin version of the Phaenomena of Aratus of Solos, [citation required] and Eratosthenes of Cyrene, in his Catasterisms (καταστερισμοί), among others, the famous Nereid Amphitrite agreed to marry Poseidon - of whom he had tried to hide - once it was found among the islands of Atlantis by Delfino, a dolphin sent by Poseidon, who was so grateful for it that he decided to place it among the stars. It can also be identified with Ari...

Ecco wouldn't be Ecco without the constellation Delphinus on his head. They make him incredibly unique and special, and this shirt will do the same for you!

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SAGITTA Design For Holidays

SAGITTA Design For Holidays

Aquila is a constellation on the celestial equator. Its name is Latin for 'eagle' and it represents the bird that carried Zeus/Jupiter's thunderbolts in Greco-Roman mythology. This eye-catching design is perfect for anyone that likes astronomy, planets, stars, galaxies, or astrology. If you're looking for a unique gift for an astronomy student or space lover, look no further!