Ursa Major Family
Ursa Major
Abbreviation: UMa
Genitive: Ursae Majoris
Symbolism: the Great Bear
Right ascension: 10.67h
Declination: +55.38°
Quadrant: NQ2
Area: 1280 sq. deg. (3rd)
Main Stars: 7, 20
Bayer/Flamsteed: 93
Stars with planets: 21
Stars brighter than 3.00m: 7
Brightest Star: Alioth
Ursa Minor
Abbreviation: UMi
Genitive: Ursae Minoris
Symbolism: the Little Bear
Right ascension: 08h 41.4m to 22h 54.0m
Declination: 65.40° to 90°
Quadrant: NQ3
Area: 256 sq. deg. (56th)
Main Stars: 7
Bayer/Flamsteed: 23
Stars with planets: 4
Stars brighter than 3.00m: 3
Brightest Star: Polaris
Draco
Abbreviation: Dra
Genitive: Draconis
Symbolism: the Dragon
Right ascension: 17h
Declination: +65°
Quadrant: NQ3
Area: 1083 sq. deg. (8th)
Main Stars: 14
Bayer/Flamsteed: 76
Stars with planets: 19
Stars brighter than 3.00m: 3
Brightest Star: Eltanin
Canes Venatici
Abbreviation: CVn
Genitive: Canum Venaticorum
Symbolism: the Hunting Dogs
Right ascension: 12h 06.2m to 14h 07.3m
Declination: +27.84° to +52.36°
Quadrant: n/a
Area: 465 sq. deg.
Main Stars: 2
Bayer/Flamsteed: 21
Stars with planets: 4
Stars brighter than 3.00m: 1
Brightest Star: Asterion
Boötes
Abbreviation: Boo
Genitive: Boötis
Symbolism: The Herdsman
Right ascension: 13h 36.1m to 15h 49.3m
Declination: +7.36° to +55.1°
Quadrant: n/a
Area: 907 sq. deg. (13th)
Main Stars: 7, 15
Bayer/Flamsteed: 59
Stars with planets: 10
Stars brighter than 3.00m: 3
Brightest Star: Arcturus
Coma Berenices
Abbreviation: Com
Genitive: Comae Berenices
Symbolism: Berenice’s hair
Right ascension: 11h 58m 25.0885s–13h 36m 06.9433s
Declination: 33.3074303°–13.3040485°
Quadrant: n/a
Area: 386 sq. deg.(42nd)
Main Stars: 3
Bayer/Flamsteed: 44
Stars with planets: 5
Stars brighter than 3.00m: 0
Brightest Star: β Com
Corona Borealis
Abbreviation: CrB
Genitive: Coronae Borealis
Symbolism: The Northern Crown
Right ascension: 15h 16m 03.8205s–16h 25m 07.1526s
Declination: 39.7117195°–25.5380573°
Quadrant: n/a
Area: 179 sq. deg. (73rd)
Main Stars: 8
Bayer/Flamsteed: 24
Stars with planets: 24
Stars brighter than 3.00m: 1
Brightest Star: Alphecca or Gemma
Camelopardalis
Abbreviation: Cam
Genitive: Camelopardalis
Symbolism: Giraffe
Right ascension: 03h 15m 36.2232s–14h 27m 07.8855s
Declination: 86.0975418°–52.6655540°
Quadrant: n/a
Area: 757 sq. deg. (18th)
Main Stars: 2, 8
Bayer/Flamsteed: 36
Stars with planets: 4
Stars brighter than 3.00m: 0
Brightest Star: β Cam
Lynx
Abbreviation: Lyn
Genitive: Lyn
Symbolism: the Lynx
Right ascension: 8h
Declination: +45°
Quadrant: NQ2
Area: 545 sq. deg. (28th)
Main Stars: 4
Bayer/Flamsteed: 42
Stars with planets: 6
Stars brighter than 3.00m: 0
Brightest Star: α Lyn
Leo Minor
Abbreviation: LMi
Genitive: Leonis Minoris
Symbolism: the lesser Lion
Right ascension: 9h 22.4m to 11h 06.5m
Declination: 22.84° to 41.43°
Quadrant: NQ2
Area: 232 sq. deg. (64th)
Main Stars: 3
Bayer/Flamsteed: 34
Stars with planets: 3
Stars brighter than 3.00m: 0
Brightest Star: Praecipua
Zodiac
Leo
Abbreviation: Leo
Genitive: Leonis
Symbolism: the Lion
Right ascension: 11h
Declination: +15°
Quadrant: NQ2
Area: 947 sq. deg. (12th)
Main Stars: 9, 15
Bayer/Flamsteed: 92
Stars with planets: 13
Stars brighter than 3.00m: 5
Brightest Star: Regulus
Virgo
Abbreviation: Vir
Genitive: Virginis
Symbolism: the Virgin
Right ascension: 13h
Declination: −4°
Quadrant: SQ3
Area: 1294 sq. deg. (2nd)
Main Stars: 9, 15
Bayer/Flamsteed: 96
Stars with planets: 29
Stars brighter than 3.00m: 3
Brightest Star: Spica
Libra
Abbreviation: Lib
Genitive: Librae
Symbolism: the Balance
Right ascension: 15h
Declination: −15°
Quadrant: SQ3
Area: 538 sq. deg. (29th)
Main Stars: 4, 6
Bayer/Flamsteed: 56
Stars with planets: 4
Stars brighter than 3.00m: 2
Brightest Star: Zubeneschamali
Scorpius
Abbreviation: Sco
Genitive: Scorpii
Symbolism: the Scorpion
Right ascension: 16.8875h
Declination: −30.7367°
Quadrant: SQ3
Area: 497 sq. deg. (33rd)
Main Stars: 18
Bayer/Flamsteed: 47
Stars with planets: 14
Stars brighter than 3.00m: 13
Brightest Star: Antares
Sagittarius
Abbreviation: Sgr
Genitive: Sagittarii
Symbolism: the Archer
Right ascension: 19h
Declination: −25°
Quadrant: SQ4
Area: 867 sq. deg. (15th)
Main Stars: 12, 8
Bayer/Flamsteed: 68
Stars with planets: 32
Stars brighter than 3.00m: 7
Brightest Star: Kaus Australis
Capricornus
Abbreviation: Cap
Genitive: Capricorni
Symbolism: the Sea-Goat
Right ascension: 20h 06m 46.4871s to 21h 59m 04.8693s
Declination: −8.4043999° to −27.6914144°
Quadrant: n/a
Area: 414 sq. deg. (40th)
Main Stars: 9, 13, 23
Bayer/Flamsteed: 49
Stars with planets: 5
Stars brighter than 3.00m: 1
Brightest Star: Deneb Algedi
Aquarius
Abbreviation: Aqr
Genitive: Aquarii
Symbolism: the Water-Bearer
Right ascension: 20h 38m 19.1706s–23h 56m 23.5355s
Declination: 03.3256676°–−24.9040413°
Quadrant: n/a
Area: 980 sq. deg. (10th)
Main Stars: 10, 22
Bayer/Flamsteed: 97
Stars with planets: 12
Stars brighter than 3.00m: 2
Brightest Star: Sadalsuud
Pisces
Abbreviation: Psc
Genitive: Piscium
Symbolism: the Fishes
Right ascension: 1h
Declination: +15°
Quadrant: NQ1
Area: 889 sq. deg. (14th)
Main Stars: 18
Bayer/Flamsteed: 86
Stars with planets: 13
Stars brighter than 3.00m: 0
Brightest Star: Alpherg
Aries
Abbreviation: Ari
Genitive: Arietis
Symbolism: the Ram
Right ascension: 01h 46m 37.3761s–03h 29m 42.4003s
Declination: 31.2213154°–10.3632069°
Quadrant: n/a
Area: 441 sq. deg. (39th)
Main Stars: 4, 9
Bayer/Flamsteed: 61
Stars with planets: 6
Stars brighter than 3.00m: 2
Brightest Star: Hamal
Taurus
Abbreviation: Tau
Genitive: Tauri
Symbolism: the Bull
Right ascension: 4.9h
Declination: 19º
Quadrant: NQ1
Area: 797 sq. deg. (17th)
Main Stars: 19
Bayer/Flamsteed: 132
Stars with planets: 9
Stars brighter than 3.00m: 4
Brightest Star: Aldebaran
Gemini
Abbreviation: Gem
Genitive: Geminorum
Symbolism: the Twins, Castor and Pollux
Right ascension: 7h
Declination: +20º
Quadrant: NQ2
Area: 514 sq. deg. (30th)
Main Stars: 8, 17
Bayer/Flamsteed: 80
Stars with planets: 8
Stars brighter than 3.00m: 4
Brightest Star: Pollux
Cancer
Abbreviation: Cnc
Genitive: Cancri
Symbolism: the Crab
Right ascension: 07h 55m 19.7973s–09h 22m 35.0364s
Declination: 33.1415138°–6.4700689°
Quadrant: n/a
Area: 506 sq. deg. (31st)
Main Stars: 5
Bayer/Flamsteed: 76
Stars with planets: 10
Stars brighter than 3.00m: 0
Brightest Star: Altarf
Orion Family
Orion
Abbreviation: Ori
Genitive: Orionis
Symbolism: Orion, the Hunter
Right ascension: 5h
Declination: +5º
Quadrant: NQ1
Area: 594 sq. deg. (26th)
Main Stars: 7
Bayer/Flamsteed: 81
Stars with planets: 10
Stars brighter than 3.00m: 8
Brightest Star: Rigel
Canis Major
Abbreviation: CMa
Genitive: Canis Majoris
Symbolism: the Greater Dog
Right ascension: 06h 12.5m to 07h 27.5m
Declination: -11.03° to −33.25°
Quadrant: n/a
Area: 380 sq. deg. (43rd)
Main Stars: 8
Bayer/Flamsteed: 32
Stars with planets: 7
Stars brighter than 3.00m: 5
Brightest Star: Sirius
Canis Minor
Abbreviation: CMi
Genitive: Canis Minoris
Symbolism: The Lesser Dog
Right ascension: 07h 06.4m to 08h 11.4m
Declination: 13.22° to −0.36°
Quadrant: n/a
Area: 183 sq. deg. (71st)
Main Stars: 2
Bayer/Flamsteed: 14
Stars with planets: 1
Stars brighter than 3.00m: 2
Brightest Star: Procyon
Lepus
Abbreviation: Lep
Genitive: Leporis
Symbolism: the Hare
Right ascension: 6h
Declination: -20º
Quadrant: NQ2
Area: 290 sq. deg. (51st)
Main Stars: 8
Bayer/Flamsteed: 20
Stars with planets: 3
Stars brighter than 3.00m: 2
Brightest Star: Arneb
Monoceros
Abbreviation: Mon
Genitive: Monocerotis
Symbolism: the Unicorn
Right ascension: 7.15h
Declination: -5.74º
Quadrant: NQ2
Area: 482 sq. deg. (35th)
Main Stars: 4
Bayer/Flamsteed: 32
Stars with planets: 16
Stars brighter than 3.00m: 0
Brightest Star: Mon
Perseus Family
Cassiopeia
Abbreviation: Cas
Genitive: Cassiopeiae
Symbolism: the Seated Queen
Right ascension: 22h 57m 04.5897s–03h 41m 14.0997s
Declination: 77.6923447°–48.6632690°
Quadrant: n/a
Area: 598 sq. deg. (25th)
Main Stars: 5
Bayer/Flamsteed: 53
Stars with planets: 14
Stars brighter than 3.00m: 4
Brightest Star: Schedar
Cepheus
Abbreviation: Cep
Genitive: Cephei
Symbolism: the King/King Cepheus
Right ascension: 20h 01m 56.4481s–09h 03m 19.7931s
Declination: 88.6638870°–53.3532715°
Quadrant: n/a
Area: 588 sq. deg. (27th)
Main Stars: 7
Bayer/Flamsteed: 43
Stars with planets: 1
Stars brighter than 3.00m: 1
Brightest Star: Alderamin
Andromeda
Abbreviation: And
Genitive: Andromedae
Symbolism: Andromeda, the Chained Woman
Right ascension: 23h 25m 48.6945s–02h 39m 32.5149s
Declination: 53.1870041°–21.6766376°
Quadrant: n/a
Area: 722 sq. deg. (19th)
Main Stars: 16
Bayer/Flamsteed: 65
Stars with planets: 12
Stars brighter than 3.00m: 3
Brightest Star: Alpheratz
Perseus
Abbreviation: Per
Genitive: Persei
Symbolism: Perseus
Right ascension: 3h
Declination: +45°
Quadrant: NQ1
Area: 615 sq. deg. (24th)
Main Stars: 19
Bayer/Flamsteed: 65
Stars with planets: 7
Stars brighter than 3.00m: 5
Brightest Star: Mirfak
Pegasus
Abbreviation: Peg
Genitive: Pegasi
Symbolism: the Winged Horse
Right ascension: 21h 12.6m to 00h 14.6m
Declination: +2.33° to +36.61°
Quadrant: NQ4
Area: 1121 sq. deg. (7th)
Main Stars: 9, 17
Bayer/Flamsteed: 88
Stars with planets: 12
Stars brighter than 3.00m: 5
Brightest Star: Enif
Cetus
Abbreviation: Cet
Genitive: Ceti
Symbolism: the Whale, Shark, or Sea Monster
Right ascension: 00h 26m 22.2486s–03h 23m 47.1487s
Declination: 10.5143948°–24.8725095°
Quadrant: n/a
Area: 1231 sq. deg. (4th)
Main Stars: 14
Bayer/Flamsteed: 88
Stars with planets: 23
Stars brighter than 3.00m: 2
Brightest Star: Deneb Kaitos
Auriga
Abbreviation: Aur
Genitive: Aurigae
Symbolism: the Charioteer
Right ascension: 04h 37m 54.4293s–07h 30m 56.1899s
Declination: 56.1648331°–27.8913116°
Quadrant: n/a
Area: 657sq. deg. (21st)
Main Stars: 5, 8
Bayer/Flamsteed: 65
Stars with planets: 7
Stars brighter than 3.00m: 4
Brightest Star: Capella
Lacerta
Abbreviation: Lac
Genitive: Lacertae
Symbolism: the Lizard
Right ascension: 22.5h
Declination: +45°
Quadrant: NQ4
Area: 201 sq. deg. (68th)
Main Stars: 5, 8
Bayer/Flamsteed: 65
Stars with planets: 7
Stars brighter than 3.00m: 4
Brightest Star: Capella
Triangulum
Abbreviation: Tri
Genitive: Trianguli
Symbolism: The Triangle
Right ascension: 01h 31.3m to 02h 50.4m
Declination: 25.60° to 37.35°
Quadrant: NQ1
Area: 132 sq. deg. (78th)
Main Stars: 3
Bayer/Flamsteed: 14
Stars with planets: 3
Stars brighter than 3.00m: 0
Brightest Star: Beta Trianguli
Hercules Family
Hercules
Abbreviation: Her
Genitive: Herculis
Symbolism: Heracles
Right ascension: 17h
Declination: +30°
Quadrant: NQ3
Area: 1225 sq. deg. (5th)
Main Stars: 14, 22
Bayer/Flamsteed: 106
Stars with planets: 15
Stars brighter than 3.00m: 2
Brightest Star: Kornephoros
Sagitta
Abbreviation: Sge
Genitive: Sagittae
Symbolism: the Arrow
Right ascension: 18h 57m 21.3919s – 20h 20m 44.8677s
Declination: 16.0790844° to 21.6436558°
Quadrant: n/a
Area: 79.9 sq. deg. (86th)
Main Stars: 4
Bayer/Flamsteed: 19
Stars with planets: 2
Stars brighter than 3.00m: 0
Brightest Star: γ Sge
Aquila
Abbreviation: Aql
Genitive: Aquilae
Symbolism: the Eagle
Right ascension: 18h 41m 18.2958s–20h 38m 23.7231s
Declination: 18.6882229°–11.8664360°
Quadrant: n/a
Area: 652 sq. deg. (22nd)
Main Stars: 10
Bayer/Flamsteed: 65
Stars with planets: 9
Stars brighter than 3.00m: 3
Brightest Star: Altair
Lyra
Abbreviation: Lyrl
Genitive: Lyrae
Symbolism: Lyre, harp
Right ascension: 18h 14m to 19h 28m
Declination: 25.66° to 47.71°
Quadrant: NQ4
Area: 286 sq. deg. (52nd)
Main Stars: 5
Bayer/Flamsteed: 25
Stars with planets: n/a
Stars brighter than 3.00m: 1 (vega)
Brightest Star: Vega
Cygnus
Abbreviation: Cyg
Genitive: Cygni
Symbolism: the Swan or Northern Cross
Right ascension: 20.62h
Declination: +42.03°
Quadrant: NQ4
Area: 804 sq. deg. (16th)
Main Stars: 9
Bayer/Flamsteed: 84
Stars with planets: 97
Stars brighter than 3.00m: 4
Brightest Star: Deneb
Vulpecula
Abbreviation: Vul
Genitive: Vulpeculae
Symbolism: the Fox
Right ascension: 20h
Declination: +25°
Quadrant: NQ4
Area: 268 sq. deg. (55th)
Main Stars: 5, 20
Bayer/Flamsteed: 33
Stars with planets: 5
Stars brighter than 3.00m: 0
Brightest Star: Anser
Hydra
Abbreviation: Hya
Genitive: Hydrae
Symbolism: the Sea Serpent
Right ascension: 8h –15h
Declination: -20°
Quadrant: SQ2
Area: 1303 sq. deg. (1st)
Main Stars: 17
Bayer/Flamsteed: 75
Stars with planets: 18
Stars brighter than 3.00m: 2
Brightest Star: Alphard
Sextans
Abbreviation: Sex
Genitive: Sextantis, Sextansis
Symbolism: the Sextant
Right ascension: 10h
Declination: 0°
Quadrant: SQ2
Area: 314 sq. deg. (47th)
Main Stars: 3
Bayer/Flamsteed: 28
Stars with planets: 5
Stars brighter than 3.00m: 0
Brightest Star: α Sex
Crater
Abbreviation: Crt
Genitive: Crateris
Symbolism: the Cup
Right ascension: 11h
Declination: -16°
Quadrant: n/a
Area: 282 sq. deg. (53rd)
Main Stars: 4
Bayer/Flamsteed: 12
Stars with planets: 7
Stars brighter than 3.00m: 0
Brightest Star: Labrum
Corvus
Abbreviation: Crv
Genitive: Corvi
Symbolism: the Crow/Raven
Right ascension: 12h
Declination: -20°
Quadrant: n/a
Area: 184 sq. deg. (70th)
Main Stars: 4
Bayer/Flamsteed: 10
Stars with planets: 3
Stars brighter than 3.00m: 3
Brightest Star: Gienah
Ophiuchus
Abbreviation: Oph
Genitive: Ophiuchi
Symbolism: the serpent-bearer
Right ascension: 17h
Declination: -8°
Quadrant: n/a
Area: 948 sq. deg. (11th)
Main Stars: 10
Bayer/Flamsteed: 65
Stars with planets: 15
Stars brighter than 3.00m: 5
Brightest Star: Rasalhague
Serpens
Abbreviation: Ser
Genitive: Serpentis
Symbolism: the Snake
Right ascension: 15h 10.4m to 16h 22.5m
Declination: 25.66° to −03.72°
Quadrant: n/a
Area: 948 sq. deg.
Main Stars: 11
Bayer/Flamsteed: 57
Stars with planets: 15
Stars brighter than 3.00m: 1
Brightest Star: Unukalhai
Scutum
Abbreviation: Sct
Genitive: Scuti
Symbolism: the Shield
Right ascension: 18.7h
Declination: −10°
Quadrant: SQ4
Area: 109 sq. deg. (84th)
Main Stars: 2
Bayer/Flamsteed: 7
Stars with planets: 1
Stars brighter than 3.00m: 0
Brightest Star: α Scuti
Centaurus
Abbreviation: Cen
Genitive: Centauri
Symbolism: the Centaur
Right ascension: 11h 05m 20.9415s–15h 03m 11.1071s
Declination: −29.9948788°–−64.6957885°
Quadrant: n/a
Area: 1060 sq. deg. (9th)
Main Stars: 11
Bayer/Flamsteed: 69
Stars with planets: 15
Stars brighter than 3.00m: 10
Brightest Star: α Cen
Lupus
Abbreviation: Lup
Genitive: Lupi
Symbolism: the Wolf
Right ascension: 15.3h
Declination: −45°
Quadrant: SQ3
Area: 334 sq. deg. (46th)
Main Stars: 9
Bayer/Flamsteed: 41
Stars with planets: 5
Stars brighter than 3.00m: 3
Brightest Star: Men
Corona Australis
Abbreviation: CrA
Genitive: Coronae Australis
Symbolism: the Southern Crown
Right ascension: 15.3h 58m 30.1113s–19h 19m 04.7136s
Declination: −36.7785645°–−45.5163460°
Quadrant: n/a
Area: 128 sq. deg. (80th)
Main Stars: 6
Bayer/Flamsteed: 14
Stars with planets: 2
Stars brighter than 3.00m: 0
Brightest Star: α CrA
Ara
Abbreviation: Ara
Genitive: Arae
Symbolism: the Altar
Right ascension: 16h 34m 16.9497s–18h 10m 41.3407s
Declination: −45.4859734°–−67.6905823°
Quadrant: n/a
Area: 237 sq. deg. (63rd)
Main Stars: 8
Bayer/Flamsteed: 17
Stars with planets: 7
Stars brighter than 3.00m: 2
Brightest Star: ꞵ Ara
Triangulum Australe
Abbreviation: TrA
Genitive: Trianguli Australis
Symbolism: the Southern Triangle
Right ascension: 14h 56.4m to 17h 13.5m
Declination: −60.26° to −70.51°
Quadrant: SQ3
Area: 110 sq. deg. (83rd)
Main Stars: 3
Bayer/Flamsteed: 10
Stars with planets: 3
Stars brighter than 3.00m: 3
Brightest Star: Atria
Crux
Abbreviation: Cru
Genitive: Crucis
Symbolism: Southern Cross
Right ascension: 12.5h
Declination: −60°
Quadrant: SQ3
Area: 68 sq. deg. (88th)
Main Stars: 4
Bayer/Flamsteed: 19
Stars with planets: 2
Stars brighter than 3.00m: 5
Brightest Star: Acrux
Bayer Family
Hydrus
Abbreviation: Hyi
Genitive: Hydri
Symbolism: the Water Snake
Right ascension: 00h 06.1m to 04h 35.1m
Declination: −57.85° to −82.06°
Quadrant: SQ1
Area: 243 sq. deg. (5th)
Main Stars: 3
Bayer/Flamsteed: 19
Stars with planets: 4
Stars brighter than 3.00m: 2
Brightest Star: ꞵ Hyi
Dorado
Abbreviation: Dor
Genitive: Doradus
Symbolism: the Dolphinfish
Right ascension: 5h
Declination: −65°
Quadrant: SQ1
Area: 179 sq. deg. (72nd)
Main Stars: 3
Bayer/Flamsteed: 14
Stars with planets: 5
Stars brighter than 3.00m: 0
Brightest Star: α Dor
Volans
Abbreviation: Vol
Genitive: Volantis
Symbolism: the Flying Fish
Right ascension: 8h
Declination: −70°
Quadrant: SQ2
Area: 141 sq. deg. (76th)
Main Stars: 6
Bayer/Flamsteed: 12
Stars with planets: 2
Stars brighter than 3.00m: 0
Brightest Star: ꞵ Vol
Apus
Abbreviation: Aps
Genitive: Apodis
Symbolism: the Bird-of-Paradise
Right ascension: 13h 51m 07.5441s – 18h 27m 27.8395s
Declination: −67.4800797° to −83.1200714°
Quadrant: n/a
Area: 206 sq. deg. (67th)
Main Stars: 4
Bayer/Flamsteed: 12
Stars with planets: 2
Stars brighter than 3.00m: 0
Brightest Star: α Aps
Pavo
Abbreviation: Pav
Genitive: Pavonis
Symbolism: the Peacock
Right ascension: 18h 10.4m to 21h 32.4m
Declination: −56° 35.4′ to −74° 58.8′
Quadrant: SQ4
Area: 378 sq. deg. (44th)
Main Stars: 7
Bayer/Flamsteed: 24
Stars with planets: 6
Stars brighter than 3.00m: 1
Brightest Star: α Pav
Grus
Abbreviation: Gru
Genitive: Gruis
Symbolism: the Crane
Right ascension: 21h 27.4m to 23h 27.1m
Declination: −36.31° to −56.39°
Quadrant: SQ4
Area: 366 sq. deg. (45th)
Main Stars: 8
Bayer/Flamsteed: 28
Stars with planets: 6
Stars brighter than 3.00m: 3
Brightest Star: Alnair
Phoenix
Abbreviation: Phe
Genitive: Phoenicis
Symbolism: the Phoenix
Right ascension: 23h 26.5m to 02h 25.0m
Declination: −39.31° to −57.84°
Quadrant: SQ1
Area: 469 sq. deg. (37th)
Main Stars: 4
Bayer/Flamsteed: 25
Stars with planets: 10
Stars brighter than 3.00m: 1
Brightest Star: Ankaa
Tucana
Abbreviation: Tuc
Genitive: Tucanae
Symbolism: the Toucan
Right ascension: 22h 08.45m to 01h 24.82m
Declination: −56.31° to −75.35°
Quadrant: SQ1
Area: 295 sq. deg. (48th)
Main Stars: 3
Bayer/Flamsteed: 17
Stars with planets: 5
Stars brighter than 3.00m: 1
Brightest Star: α Aps
Indus
Abbreviation: Ind
Genitive: Indi
Symbolism: the Indian
Right ascension: 20h 28m 40.6308s-23h 27m 59.4799s
Declination: −44.9588585°-−74.4544678°
Quadrant: SQ4
Area: 294 sq. deg. (49th)
Main Stars: 3
Bayer/Flamsteed: 16
Stars with planets: 3
Stars brighter than 3.00m: 0
Brightest Star: The Persian
Chamaeleon
Abbreviation: Cha
Genitive: Chamaeleontis
Symbolism: the Chamaeleon
Right ascension: 07h 26m 36.5075s–13h 56m 26.6661s
Declination: −75.2899170°–83.1200714°
Quadrant: n/a
Area: 132 sq. deg. (79th)
Main Stars: 3
Bayer/Flamsteed: 16
Stars with planets: 1
Stars brighter than 3.00m: 0
Brightest Star: α Cha
Musca
Abbreviation: Mus
Genitive: Muscae
Symbolism: the Fly
Right ascension: 11h 19.3m to 13h 51.1m
Declination: −64.64° to −75.68°
Quadrant: SQ3
Area: 138 sq. deg. (77th)
Main Stars: 6
Bayer/Flamsteed: 13
Stars with planets: 3
Stars brighter than 3.00m: 1
Brightest Star: α Mus
Heavenly Waters
Delphinus
Abbreviation: Del
Genitive: Delphini
Symbolism: Dolphin
Right ascension: 20h 14m 14.1594s to 21h 08m 59.6073s
Declination: +2.4021468° to +20.9399471°
Quadrant: NQ4
Area: 189 sq. deg. (69th)
Main Stars: 5
Bayer/Flamsteed: 19
Stars with planets: 5
Stars brighter than 3.00m: 0
Brightest Star: Rotanev
Equuleus
Abbreviation: Equ
Genitive: Equulei
Symbolism: The Pony
Right ascension: 21h
Declination: +10°
Quadrant: NQ4
Area: 72 sq. deg. (87th)
Main Stars: 3
Bayer/Flamsteed: 10
Stars with planets: 2
Stars brighter than 3.00m: 0
Brightest Star: Kitalpha
Eridanus
Abbreviation: Eri
Genitive: Eridani
Symbolism: The River
Right ascension: 3.25h
Declination: −29°
Quadrant: SQ1
Area: 1138 sq. deg. (6th)
Main Stars: 24
Bayer/Flamsteed: 87
Stars with planets: 32
Stars brighter than 3.00m: 4
Brightest Star: Achernar
Piscis Austrinus
Abbreviation: PsA
Genitive: Piscis Austrini
Symbolism: The Southern Fish
Right ascension: 22h
Declination: −30°
Quadrant: SQ4
Area: 245 sq. deg. (60th)
Main Stars: 7
Bayer/Flamsteed: 21
Stars with planets: 6
Stars brighter than 3.00m: 1
Brightest Star: Fomalhaut
Carina
Abbreviation: Car
Genitive: Carinae
Symbolism: The Keel
Right ascension: 06h 02m 59.7365s–11h 20m 37.4211s
Declination: −50.7545471°–−75.6840134°
Quadrant: n/a
Area: 494 sq. deg. (34th)
Main Stars: 9
Bayer/Flamsteed: 52
Stars with planets: 11
Stars brighter than 3.00m: 6
Brightest Star: Canopus
Puppis
Abbreviation: Pup
Genitive: Puppis
Symbolism: The Poop Deck
Right ascension: 7.5h
Declination: -30°
Quadrant: SQ2
Area: 673 sq. deg. (20th)
Main Stars: 9
Bayer/Flamsteed: 76
Stars with planets: 6
Stars brighter than 3.00m: 1
Brightest Star: Naos
Vela
Abbreviation: Vel
Genitive: Velorum
Symbolism: The Sails
Right ascension: 9h
Declination: −50°
Quadrant: SQ2
Area: 500 sq. deg. (32nd)
Main Stars: 5
Bayer/Flamsteed: 50
Stars with planets: 7
Stars brighter than 3.00m: 5
Brightest Star: Gamma Velorum
Pyxis
Abbreviation: Pyx
Genitive: Pyxidis
Symbolism: The Compass Box
Right ascension: 9h
Declination: −30°
Quadrant: SQ2
Area: 221 sq. deg. (65th)
Main Stars: 3
Bayer/Flamsteed: 10
Stars with planets: 3
Stars brighter than 3.00m: 0
Brightest Star: Alpha Pyxidis
Columba
Abbreviation: Col
Genitive: Columbae
Symbolism: The Dove
Right ascension: 05h 03m 53.8665s–06h 39m 36.9263s
Declination: −27.0772038°–43.1116486°
Quadrant: n/a
Area: 270 sq. deg. (54th)
Main Stars: 5
Bayer/Flamsteed: 18
Stars with planets: 1
Stars brighter than 3.00m: 1
Brightest Star: Phact
La Caille Family
Norma
Abbreviation: Nor
Genitive: Normae
Symbolism: the Carpenter's Square
Right ascension: 15h 12m 13.6119s to 16h 36m 08.3235s
Declination: −42.27° to −60.44°
Quadrant: SQ3
Area: 165 sq. deg. (74th)
Main Stars: 4
Bayer/Flamsteed: 13
Stars with planets: 4
Stars brighter than 3.00m: 0
Brightest Star: Gamma Normae
Circinus
Abbreviation: Cir
Genitive: Circini
Symbolism: Compass
Right ascension: 13h 38.4m to 15h 30.2m
Declination: −55.43° to −70.62°
Quadrant: n/a
Area: 93 sq. deg. (85th)
Main Stars: 3
Bayer/Flamsteed: 9
Stars with planets: 2
Stars brighter than 3.00m: 0
Brightest Star: Alpha Circini
Telescopium
Abbreviation: Tel
Genitive: Telescopii
Symbolism: The Telescope
Right ascension: 19h
Declination: −50°
Quadrant: SQ4
Area: 252 sq. deg. (57th)
Main Stars: 2
Bayer/Flamsteed: 13
Stars with planets: 0
Stars brighter than 3.00m: 0
Brightest Star: Alpha Telescopii
Microscopium
Abbreviation: Mic
Genitive: Microscopii
Symbolism: The Microscope
Right ascension: 21h
Declination: -36º
Quadrant: SQ4
Area: 210 sq. deg. (66th)
Main Stars: 5
Bayer/Flamsteed: 13
Stars with planets: 2
Stars brighter than 3.00m: 0
Brightest Star: Gamma Microscopii
Sculptor
Abbreviation: Scl
Genitive: Sculptoris
Symbolism: The Sculptor
Right ascension: 0h
Declination: −30°
Quadrant: SQ1
Area: 475 sq. deg. (36th)
Main Stars: 4
Bayer/Flamsteed: 18
Stars with planets: 6
Stars brighter than 3.00m: 0
Brightest Star: Alpha Sculptoris
Fornax
Abbreviation: For
Genitive: Fornacis
Symbolism: The Brazier
Right ascension: 3h
Declination: −30°
Quadrant: SQ1
Area: 398 sq. deg. (41st)
Main Stars: 2
Bayer/Flamsteed: 27
Stars with planets: 6
Stars brighter than 3.00m: 0
Brightest Star: Alpha Fornacis
Caelum
Abbreviation: Cae
Genitive: Caeli
Symbolism: The Chisel
Right ascension: 04h 19.5m to 05h 05.1m
Declination: −27.02° to −48.74°
Quadrant: n/a
Area: 125 sq. deg. (81st)
Main Stars: 4
Bayer/Flamsteed: 8
Stars with planets: 1
Stars brighter than 3.00m: 0
Brightest Star: Alpha Caeli
Horologium
Abbreviation: Hor
Genitive: Horologii
Symbolism: The Pendulum Clock
Right ascension: 3h
Declination: −60°
Quadrant: SQ1
Area: 249 sq. deg. (58th)
Main Stars: 6
Bayer/Flamsteed: 10
Stars with planets: 4
Stars brighter than 3.00m: 0
Brightest Star: Alpha Horologii
Octans
Abbreviation: Oct
Genitive: Octantis
Symbolism: The Octant
Right ascension: 22h
Declination: −90°
Quadrant: SQ4
Area: 291 sq. deg. (50th)
Main Stars: 3
Bayer/Flamsteed: 27
Stars with planets: 3
Stars brighter than 3.00m: 0
Brightest Star: v Octantis
Mensa
Abbreviation: Men
Genitive: Mensae
Symbolism: the Table Mountain
Right ascension: 03h 12m 55.9008s - 07h 36m 51.5289s
Declination: −71°−85.5°
Quadrant: SQ1
Area: 153 sq. deg. (75th)
Main Stars: 4
Bayer/Flamsteed: 16
Stars with planets: 3
Stars brighter than 3.00m: 0
Brightest Star: Men
Reticulum
Abbreviation: Ret
Genitive: Reticuli
Symbolism: the Reticle
Right ascension: 4h
Declination: -60º
Quadrant: SQ1
Area: 114 sq. deg. (82nd)
Main Stars: 4
Bayer/Flamsteed: 11
Stars with planets: 7
Stars brighter than 3.00m: 0
Brightest Star: Ret
Pictor
Abbreviation: Pic
Genitive: Pictoris
Symbolism: Easel
Right ascension: 4.53h - 6.85h
Declination: −43° - −64°
Quadrant: SQ1
Area: 247 sq. deg. (59th)
Main Stars: 3
Bayer/Flamsteed: 15
Stars with planets: 6
Stars brighter than 3.00m: 0
Brightest Star: Pic
Antlia
Abbreviation: Ant
Genitive: Antliae
Symbolism: the Air Pump
Right ascension: 09h 27m 05.1837s–11h 05m 55.0471s
Declination: −24.5425186°–−40.4246216°
Quadrant: n/a
Area: 239 sq. deg. (62nd)
Main Stars: 3
Bayer/Flamsteed: 9
Stars with planets: 2
Stars brighter than 3.00m: 0
Brightest Star: Ant