Pictor
constellation in the southern celestial hemisphere
Pictor is a constellation in the southern sky.
| Constellation | |
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| Abbreviation | Pic |
|---|---|
| Genitive | Pictoris |
| Pronunciation | /ˈpɪktər/, genitive /pɪkˈtɔːrɪs/ |
| Symbolism | Easel |
| Right ascension | 4.53 h ~ 6.85 |
| Declination | −43° ~ −64 |
| Quadrant | SQ1 |
| Area | 247 sq. deg. (59th) |
| Main stars | 3 |
| Bayer/Flamsteed stars | 15 |
| Stars with planets | 6 |
| Stars brighter than 3.00m | none |
| Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) | 1 |
| Brightest star | α Pic (3.30m) |
| Messier objects | none |
| Meteor showers | none |
| Bordering constellations | Caelum Carina Columba Dorado Puppis Volans |
| Visible at latitudes between +26° and −90°. Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of January. | |
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