Constellation | |
![]() List of stars in Libra |
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Abbreviation | Lib |
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Genitive | Librae |
Pronunciation | /ˈliːbrə/, genitive /ˈliːbraɪ/ |
Symbolism | the balance |
Right ascension | 15 h |
Declination | −15° |
Quadrant | SQ3 |
Area | 538 sq. deg. (29th) |
Main stars | 4, 6 |
Bayer/Flamsteed stars |
46 |
Stars with planets | 3 |
Stars brighter than 3.00m | 2 |
Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) | 5 |
Brightest star | Zubeneschamali (β Lib) (2.61m) |
Nearest star | Gliese 570 (19.20 ly, 5.89 pc) |
Messier objects | 0 |
Meteor showers | May Librids |
Bordering constellations |
Serpens Caput Virgo Hydra Centaurus (corner) Lupus Scorpius Ophiuchus |
Visible at latitudes between +65° and −90°. Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of June. |