Constellation | |
![]() List of stars in Pictor |
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Abbreviation | Pic |
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Genitive | Pictoris |
Pronunciation | /ˈpɪktər/, genitive /pɪkˈtɔərɨs/ |
Symbolism | the Easel |
Right ascension | 4.53 h ~ 6.85 h |
Declination | −43° ~ −64° |
Quadrant | SQ1 |
Area | 247 sq. deg. (59th) |
Main stars | 3 |
Bayer/Flamsteed stars |
15 |
Stars with planets | 3 |
Stars brighter than 3.00m | none |
Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) | 1 |
Brightest star | α Pic (3.30m) |
Nearest star | Kapteyn's Star (12.77 ly, 3.92 pc) |
Messier objects | none |
Meteor showers | none |
Bordering constellations |
Caelum Carina Columba Dorado Puppis Volans |
Visible at latitudes between +26° and −90°. Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of January. |