Ramus Pomifer

Former constellation
Representation of the constellation

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

It was depicted in the form of a branch held in Hercules' left hand. 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".[1]

References

  1. ^ "Star Tales – Cerberus".
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Constellation history
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48 constellations listed by Ptolemy after 150 AD
  • Andromeda
  • Aquarius
  • Aquila
  • Ara
  • Argo Navis
  • Aries
  • Auriga
  • Boötes
  • Cancer
  • Canis Major
  • Canis Minor
  • Capricornus
  • Cassiopeia
  • Centaurus
  • Cepheus
  • Cetus
  • Corona Australis
  • Corona Borealis
  • Corvus
  • Crater
  • Cygnus
  • Delphinus
  • Draco
  • Equuleus
  • Eridanus
  • Gemini
  • Hercules
  • Hydra
  • Leo
  • Lepus
  • Libra
  • Lupus
  • Lyra
  • Ophiuchus
  • Orion
  • Pegasus
  • Perseus
  • Pisces
  • Piscis Austrinus
  • Sagitta
  • Sagittarius
  • Scorpius
  • Serpens
  • Taurus
  • Triangulum
  • Ursa Major
  • Ursa Minor
  • Virgo
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The 41 additional constellations added in the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries
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Obsolete constellations (including Ptolemy's Argo Navis)
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