Pyxis
constellation in the southern celestial hemisphere
Pyxis is a constellation in the southern sky.
| Constellation | |
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| Abbreviation | Pyx |
|---|---|
| Genitive | Pyxidis |
| Pronunciation | /ˈpɪksɪs/, genitive /ˈpɪksɪdɪs/ |
| Symbolism | the compass box |
| Right ascension | 9 |
| Declination | −30 |
| Quadrant | SQ2 |
| Area | 221 sq. deg. (65th) |
| Main stars | 3 |
| Bayer/Flamsteed stars | 10 |
| Stars with planets | 4 |
| Stars brighter than 3.00m | 0 |
| Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) | 1 |
| Brightest star | α Pyx (3.68m) |
| Messier objects | None |
| Meteor showers | None |
| Bordering constellations | Hydra Puppis Vela Antlia |
| Visible at latitudes between +50° and −90°. Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of March. | |
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