Caelum
The chisel. Genitive Caeli, abbreviated Cae. Introduced by Lacaille.
Area
124.87 sq°
81 of 88 by size
Brightest star
α Caeli
magnitude 4.45
Best seen
December
on the meridian at midnight
Visible from
63°N to 90°S
some part above the horizon
Where it is
Principal stars
Caelum has no star brighter than magnitude 4, so its five brightest are listed instead.
| Star | Magnitude | HR |
|---|---|---|
| α Caeli | 4.45 | 1502 |
| γ1 Caeli | 4.55 | 1652 |
| β Caeli | 5.05 | 1503 |
| δ Caeli | 5.07 | 1443 |
| HR 1509 | 5.68 | 1509 |
Deep sky
No object in Caelum carries a Messier number or a common name. It contains catalogued objects all the same, identified by number only.
My Sky
Rise, highest and set over your place, for any night: Caelum
Further info
Sources
Principal stars: Bright Star Catalogue
Deep sky: NGC 2000.0
Area and borders: IAU constellation boundaries
