Constellation | |
![]() List of stars in Vulpecula |
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Abbreviation | Vul |
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Genitive | Vulpeculae |
Pronunciation | /vʌlˈpɛkjʊlə/, genitive /vʌlˈpɛkjʊliː/ |
Symbolism | the Fox |
Right ascension | 20 h |
Declination | +25° |
Quadrant | NQ4 |
Area | 268 sq. deg. (55th) |
Main stars | 5, 20 |
Bayer/Flamsteed stars |
33 |
Stars with planets | 4 |
Stars brighter than 3.00m | 0 |
Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) | 0 |
Brightest star | α Vul (Anser) (4.44m) |
Nearest star | Ross 165 (33.54 ly, 10.28 pc) |
Messier objects | 1 |
Bordering constellations |
Cygnus Lyra Hercules Sagitta Delphinus Pegasus |
Visible at latitudes between +90° and −55°. Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of September. |