Circinus
Constellation

List of stars in Circinus
Abbreviation Cir
Genitive Circini
Pronunciation /ˈsɜrsɨnəs/ Círcinus, genitive /ˈsɜrsɨnaɪ/
Symbolism the Compass
Right ascension 15 h
Declination −60°
Quadrant SQ3
Area 93 sq. deg. (85th)
Main stars 3
Bayer/Flamsteed
stars
9
Stars with planets 1
Stars brighter than 3.00m 0
Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) 0
Brightest star α Cir (3.18m)
Nearest star α Cir
(53.50 ly, 16.40 pc)
Messier objects 0
Meteor showers None
Bordering
constellations
Centaurus
Musca
Apus
Triangulum Australe
Norma
Lupus
Visible at latitudes between +30° and −90°.
Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of June.

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