Dorado
The dolphinfish. Genitive Doradus, abbreviated Dor. Introduced by Keyser & de Houtman.
Area
179.15 sq°
72 of 88 by size
Brightest star
α Doradus
magnitude 3.27
Best seen
December
on the meridian at midnight
Visible from
41°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 Doradus | 3.27 | 1465 |
| β Doradus | 3.76 | 1922 |
Deep sky
Objects with a Messier number or a name people use.
| Object | Catalogue | Type | Magnitude | Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarantula nebula | NGC 2070 | — | 8.2 | 40.0 |
- Magnitude: — where NGC 2000 gives none.
- Size: the largest dimension, in arcminutes.
My Sky
Rise, highest and set over your place, for any night: Dorado
Further info
Sources
Principal stars: Bright Star Catalogue
Deep sky: NGC 2000.0
Area and borders: IAU constellation boundaries
