Dorado
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| Brightest star | α Dor (3. 27m) |
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| Symbolism | the dolphinfish |
| Pronunciation | /dɒˈreɪdoʊ/, genitive /dɒˈreɪdəs/ |
| Stars | WOH G64 |
| Gamma Doradus | |
| Beta Doradus | |
| R Doradus | |
| Names | The Dolphinfish, The Swordfish |
| Bordering constellations | Caelum |
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| Hydrus | |
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| ID | 2981672 |
About Dorado
Dorado is a constellation in the southern sky. It was named in the late 16th century and is now one of the 88 modern constellations. Its name refers to the dolphinfish, which is known as dorado in Portuguese, although it has also been depicted as a swordfish.