Pyxis
The mariner's compass. Genitive Pyxidis, abbreviated Pyx. Introduced by Lacaille.
Area
220.86 sq°
65 of 88 by size
Brightest star
α Pyxidis
magnitude 3.68
Best seen
February
on the meridian at midnight
Visible from
73°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 Pyxidis | 3.68 | 3468 |
| β Pyxidis | 3.97 | 3438 |
Deep sky
No object in Pyxis 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: Pyxis
Further info
Sources
Principal stars: Bright Star Catalogue
Deep sky: NGC 2000.0
Area and borders: IAU constellation boundaries
