Pictor
The painter's easel. Genitive Pictoris, abbreviated Pic. Introduced by Lacaille.
Area
246.75 sq°
59 of 88 by size
Brightest star
α Pictoris
magnitude 3.27
Best seen
December
on the meridian at midnight
Visible from
47°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 Pictoris | 3.27 | 2550 |
| β Pictoris | 3.85 | 2020 |
Deep sky
No object in Pictor 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: Pictor
Further info
Sources
Principal stars: Bright Star Catalogue
Deep sky: NGC 2000.0
Area and borders: IAU constellation boundaries
