Monoceros
Constellation

List of stars in Monoceros
Abbreviation Mon
Genitive Monocerotis
Pronunciation /məˈnɒsɨrəs/, genitive /ˌmɒnəsɨˈroʊtɨs/
Symbolism the Unicorn
Right ascension 7.15 h
Declination −5.74°
Quadrant NQ2
Area 482 sq. deg. (35th)
Main stars 4
Bayer/Flamsteed
stars
32
Stars with planets 16
Stars brighter than 3.00m 0
Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) 2
Brightest star β Mon  (3.76m)
Nearest star Ross 614
(13.3 ly, 4.09 pc)
Messier objects 1
Meteor showers December Monocerids
Alpha Monocerids
Bordering
constellations
Canis Major
Canis Minor
Gemini
Hydra
Lepus
Orion
Puppis
Visible at latitudes between +75° and −90°.
Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of February.

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