Circinus
The drawing compasses. Genitive Circini, abbreviated Cir. Introduced by Lacaille.
Area
93.35 sq°
85 of 88 by size
Brightest star
α Circini
magnitude 3.19
Best seen
May
on the meridian at midnight
Visible from
35°N to 90°S
some part above the horizon
Where it is
Principal stars
Every star to magnitude 4, brightest first.
| Star | Magnitude | HR |
|---|---|---|
| α Circini | 3.19 | 5463 |
Deep sky
No object in Circinus 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: Circinus
Further info
Sources
Principal stars: Bright Star Catalogue
Deep sky: NGC 2000.0
Area and borders: IAU constellation boundaries
