Fornax
Constellation

List of stars in Fornax
Abbreviation For
Genitive Fornacis
Pronunciation /ˈfɔrnæks/, genitive /fɔrˈnsɨs/
Symbolism the brazier
Right ascension 3 h
Declination −30°
Quadrant SQ1
Area 398 sq. deg. (41st)
Main stars 2
Bayer/Flamsteed
stars
27
Stars with planets 4
Stars brighter than 3.00m 0
Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) 2
Brightest star α For (3.80m)
Nearest star LP 944-20
(16.20 ly, 4.97 pc)
Messier objects None
Meteor showers None
Bordering
constellations
Cetus
Sculptor
Phoenix
Eridanus
Visible at latitudes between +50° and −90°.
Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of December.

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