Constellation | |
![]() List of stars in Phoenix |
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Abbreviation | Phe |
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Genitive | Phoenicis |
Pronunciation | /ˈfiːnɪks/, genitive /fɨˈnaɪsɨs/ |
Symbolism | the Phoenix |
Right ascension | 0 h |
Declination | −50° |
Quadrant | SQ1 |
Area | 469 sq. deg. (37th) |
Main stars | 4 |
Bayer/Flamsteed stars |
25 |
Stars with planets | 5 |
Stars brighter than 3.00m | 1 |
Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) | 1 |
Brightest star | α Phe (Ankaa) (2.40m) |
Nearest star | Gliese 915 (27.24 ly, 8.35 pc) |
Messier objects | 0 |
Meteor showers | Phoenicids |
Bordering constellations |
Sculptor Grus Tucana Hydrus (corner) Eridanus Fornax |
Visible at latitudes between +32° and −80°. Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of November. |