Ramus Pomifer

Ramus Pomifer (Latin for apple branch) was a constellation found between Hercules and Lyra. It represented a branch held in Hercules' left hand.[1] It later formed a new constellation: Cerberus et Ramus (along with Cerberus, that shared many of the same stars).[2]

Ramus Pomifer

References
  1. "Ioannis Bayeri Rhainani I.C. Uranometria". Archived from the original on 3 June 2016. Retrieved 17 December 2015.
  2. "Star Tales – Cerberus". Retrieved 17 December 2015.
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