Constellation | |
![]() List of stars in Tucana |
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Abbreviation | Tuc |
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Genitive | Tucanae |
Pronunciation | /tjʊˈkeɪnə/, genitive /tjʊˈkeɪniː/ |
Symbolism | the Toucan |
Right ascension | 0 h |
Declination | −65° |
Quadrant | SQ1 |
Area | 295 sq. deg. (48th) |
Main stars | 3 |
Bayer/Flamsteed stars |
17 |
Stars with planets | 3 |
Stars brighter than 3.00m | 1 |
Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) | 2 |
Brightest star | α Tuc (2.87m) |
Nearest star | LHS 1208 (26.55 ly, 8.14 pc) |
Messier objects | None |
Bordering constellations |
Grus Indus Octans Hydrus Eridanus (corner) Phoenix |
Visible at latitudes between +25° and −90°. Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of November. |