Circinus
constellation in the southern celestial hemisphere
Circinus is a constellation in the southern sky.
| Constellation | |
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| Abbreviation | Cir |
|---|---|
| Genitive | Circini |
| Pronunciation | /ˈsɜːrsɪnəs/ Círcinus, genitive /ˈsɜːrsɪnaɪ/ |
| Symbolism | Compass |
| Right ascension | 13h 38.4m to 15h 30.2m[1] |
| Declination | −55.43° to −70.62°[1] |
| Quadrant | SQ3 |
| Area | 93 sq. deg. (85th) |
| Main stars | 3 |
| Bayer/Flamsteed stars | 9 |
| Stars with planets | 2 |
| Stars brighter than 3.00m | 0 |
| Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) | 0 |
| Brightest star | α Cir (3.19m) |
| Messier objects | 0 |
| Meteor showers | Alpha Circinids (ACI) |
| Bordering constellations | Centaurus Musca Apus Triangulum Australe Norma Lupus |
| Visible at latitudes between +30° and −90°. Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of July. | |
References
change- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Circinus, constellation boundary". The Constellations. International Astronomical Union. Retrieved 27 June 2012.
Other websites
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