Constellation | |
![]() List of stars in Equuleus |
|
Abbreviation | Equ |
---|---|
Genitive | Equulei |
Pronunciation | /ɨˈkwuːliəs/ Equúleus, genitive /ɨˈkwuːliaɪ/ |
Symbolism | the pony |
Right ascension | 21 h |
Declination | +10° |
Quadrant | NQ4 |
Area | 72 sq. deg. (87th) |
Main stars | 3 |
Bayer/Flamsteed stars |
10 |
Stars with planets | 1 |
Stars brighter than 3.00m | None |
Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) | None |
Brightest star | α Equ (Kitalpha) (3.92m) |
Nearest star | HD 200779 (48.41 ly, 14.84 pc) |
Messier objects | None |
Meteor showers | None |
Bordering constellations |
Aquarius Delphinus Pegasus |
Visible at latitudes between +90° and −80°. Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of September. |