Constellation | |
![]() List of stars in Pisces |
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Abbreviation | Psc |
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Genitive | Piscium |
Pronunciation | /ˈpaɪsiːz/, genitive /ˈpɪʃiəm/ |
Symbolism | the Fishes |
Right ascension | 1 h |
Declination | +15° |
Quadrant | NQ1 |
Area | 889 sq. deg. (14th) |
Main stars | 18 |
Bayer/Flamsteed stars |
86 |
Stars with planets | 10 |
Stars brighter than 3.00m | 0 |
Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) | 8 |
Brightest star | η Psc (3.62m) |
Nearest star | Van Maanen's Star (14.07 ly, 4.31 pc) |
Messier objects | 1 |
Meteor showers | Piscids |
Bordering constellations |
Triangulum Andromeda Pegasus Aquarius Cetus Aries |
Visible at latitudes between +90° and −65°. Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of November. |