Lacerta
The lizard. Genitive Lacertae, abbreviated Lac. Introduced by Hevelius.
Area
200.7 sq°
68 of 88 by size
Brightest star
α Lacertae
magnitude 3.77
Best seen
August
on the meridian at midnight
Visible from
90°N to 55°S
some part above the horizon
Where it is
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Centre | 22h 30m, +45.1° |
| Declination range | +35.2° to +56.9° |
| Naked-eye stars | 64 to magnitude 6.5, 0 to magnitude 3 |
| Borders | Andromeda, Cassiopeia, Cepheus, Cygnus, Pegasus |
Principal stars
Every star to magnitude 4, brightest first.
| Star | Magnitude | HR |
|---|---|---|
| α Lacertae | 3.77 | 8585 |
Deep sky
No object in Lacerta 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: Lacerta
Further info
Sources
Principal stars: Bright Star Catalogue
Deep sky: NGC 2000.0
Area and borders: IAU constellation boundaries
