Auriga
Constellation

List of stars in Auriga
Abbreviation Aur
Genitive Aurigae
Pronunciation /ɔːˈraɪɡə/ Auríga, genitive /ɔːˈraɪdʒiː/
Symbolism the Charioteer
Right ascension 6 h
Declination +40°
Quadrant NQ1
Area 657 sq. deg. (21st)
Main stars 5, 8
Bayer/Flamsteed
stars
65
Stars with planets 6
Stars brighter than 3.00m 4
Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) 1
Brightest star Capella (α Aur) (0.08m)
Nearest star QY Aur
(20.74 ly, 6.36 pc)
Messier objects 3
Meteor showers Alpha Aurigids
Delta Aurigids
Bordering
constellations
Camelopardalis
Perseus
Taurus
Gemini
Lynx
Visible at latitudes between +90° and −40°.
Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of Late February to early March.

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