Constellation | |
![]() List of stars in Lacerta |
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Abbreviation | Lac |
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Genitive | Lacertae |
Pronunciation | /ləˈsɜrtə/, genitive /ləˈsɜrtiː/ |
Symbolism | the Lizard |
Right ascension | 22.5 h |
Declination | +45° |
Quadrant | NQ4 |
Area | 201 sq. deg. (68th) |
Main stars | 5 |
Bayer/Flamsteed stars |
17 |
Stars with planets |
12 numberbrightstars = 0 |
Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) | 1 |
Brightest star | α Lac (3.76m) |
Nearest star | EV Lacertae (16.47 ly, 5.05 pc) |
Messier objects | 0 |
Bordering constellations |
Andromeda Cassiopeia Cepheus Cygnus Pegasus |
Visible at latitudes between +90° and −40°. Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of October. |