Ursa Major Family

Galaxy

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

Galaxy

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

Galaxy

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

Galaxy

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

Galaxy

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

Galaxy

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

Galaxy

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

Galaxy

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

Galaxy

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

Galaxy

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

Galaxy

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

Galaxy

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

Galaxy

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

Galaxy

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

Galaxy

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

Galaxy

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

Galaxy

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

Galaxy

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

Galaxy

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

Galaxy

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

Galaxy

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

Galaxy

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

Galaxy

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

Galaxy

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

Galaxy

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

Galaxy

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

Galaxy

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

Galaxy

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

Galaxy

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

Galaxy

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

Galaxy

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

Galaxy

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

Galaxy

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

Galaxy

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

Galaxy

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

Galaxy

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

Galaxy

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

Galaxy

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

Galaxy

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

Galaxy

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

Galaxy

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

Galaxy

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

Galaxy

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

Galaxy

Sextans

Abbreviation: Sex

Genitive: Sextantis, Sextansis

Symbolism: the Sextant

Right ascension: 10h

Declination:

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

Galaxy

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

Galaxy

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

Galaxy

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

Galaxy

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

Galaxy

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

Galaxy

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

Galaxy

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

Galaxy

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

Galaxy

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

Galaxy

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

Galaxy

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

Galaxy

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

Galaxy

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

Galaxy

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

Galaxy

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

Galaxy

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

Galaxy

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

Galaxy

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

Galaxy

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Galaxy

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

Galaxy

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

Galaxy

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

Galaxy

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

Galaxy

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

Galaxy

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

Galaxy

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

Galaxy

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

Galaxy

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

Galaxy

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

Galaxy

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

Galaxy

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

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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

Galaxy

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

Galaxy

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

Galaxy

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