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Pegasus is named after the famous flying horse of Greek mythology. In the sky Pegasus appears to be flying on his back (unless you are in the Southern hemisphere, in which case he will appear right way up!). His body is outlined by the four stars Alpha, Beta, Gamma Pegasi and Alpha Andromedae making up what is known as The Great Square of Pegasus. His front legs are marked by Eta and Iota Pegasi, and his head by Epsilon. However his wings do not appear to be present but would lie in the region of the circlet of Pisces.

M15 : Globular cluster.

Smallish, very condensed. No stars resolved at low power. At x200 stars resolved in outer halo but center remained a solid mass of stars. A very nice object on a clear, dark night.

7331 : Galaxy.

On a clear night shows a bright, almost starlike, nucleus surrounded by a large faint halo. Quite obviously oval in shape. Responds well to high powers. I've found this one of the best non-Messier galaxies for my scope.

7479 : Galaxy.

Extremely faint glow, almost on the very edge of vision. Requires patience and a very clear night, but visible nonetheless.

7626+7619 : Galaxy.

An extremely faint pair of galaxies, not easy to find - needs a really clear, steady night. But under the right conditions makes a nice view. Both galaxies visible in field-of-view at x200.

7743 : Galaxy.

Visible only with averted vision. An extremely faint, ghostly glow. Quite small.

7814 : Galaxy.

Quite large yet very, very, faint. Not an easy target.

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