Fixed Star Name : DORSUM

Latin for "the back"

Location Name : theta Capricornus
Apparent Magnitude : 4.2 Spectral Class : A0
Right Ascension : 21h 05m Latitude : -00.35'
Declination (1900) : -17.38' Declination (2000) : -17.14'
 
Longitudinal Position (in 1900) : 12 Aqu 27
Longitudinal Position (in 2000) : 13Aqu 51
Its Planetary Nature : Saturn - Jupiter

About this star:

A star on the back of the Goat, Capricornus. Dorsum is from Latin, "the back".



Influence of the constellation:

The Goat is associated with the Hebrew letter Yod and the 10th Tarot Trump, The Wheel of Fortune". (Robson).



General Influence of the star:

It is of the nature of Saturn and Jupiter and is of unfortunate influence. (Robson).

With Sun or Mars:

Danger of bites from venomous creatures. (Robson).



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