Pisces

Pisces ( /ˈpaɪsiːz/) is a constellation of the zodiac. Its name is the Latin plural for fish, and its symbol is (Unicode ♓). It lies between Aquarius to the west and Aries to the east. The ecliptic and the celestial equator intersect within this constellation and in Virgo. The Vernal equinox is currently located in Pisces, due south of ω Psc, and, due to precession, slowly drifting below the western fish towards Aquarius. Van Maanen's Star, at 12.36 magnitude, is located in this constellation. Pisces contains one galaxy that is listed in Charles Messier's catalog, named the spiral galaxy Messier 74. , the Babylonians called Pisces 'The Tails' (MUL.KUN.MES - Zibbatu), visualizing it as two fish swimming in two converging streams of...