Ramus Pomifer

Representation of the constellation

Ramus Pomifer (Latin for apple branch) was a constellation located between Hercules and Lyra.

It was depicted in the form of a branch held in Hercules' left hand.[1] The also obsolete constellation of Cerberus - made up of much the same stars - became combined with it in later depictions, with the name "Cerberus et Ramus".[2]

References

  1. ↑ http://lhldigital.lindahall.org/cdm/ref/collection/astro_atlas/id/25
  2. ↑ http://www.ianridpath.com/startales/cerberus.htm


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