Constellation | |
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Abbreviation | Men |
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Genitive | Mensae |
Pronunciation | /ˈmɛnsə/, genitive /ˈmɛnsiː/ |
Symbolism | the Table Mountain |
Right ascension | 4 ~ 7.5 h |
Declination | −71 ~ −85.5° |
Quadrant | SQ1 |
Area | 153 sq. deg. (75th) |
Main stars | 4 |
Bayer/Flamsteed stars |
16 |
Stars with planets | 2 |
Stars brighter than 3.00m | none |
Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) | none |
Brightest star | α Men (5.09m) |
Nearest star | α Mensae (33.10 ly, 10.15 pc) |
Messier objects | none |
Meteor showers | none |
Bordering constellations |
Chamaeleon Dorado Hydrus Octans Volans |
Visible at latitudes between +4° and −90°. Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of January. |