Psalterium Georgii

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Psalterium Georgii (also Harpa Georgii) (Latin for George's harp) was a constellation created by Maximilian Hell in 1781 to honor George II of Great Britain. It was created from parts of Eridanus and was located next to constellations Taurus and Cetus. It is no longer in use.

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