Constellation | |
![]() List of stars in Auriga |
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Abbreviation | Aur |
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Genitive | Aurigae |
Pronunciation | /ɔːˈraɪɡə/ Auríga, genitive /ɔːˈraɪdʒiː/ |
Symbolism | the Charioteer |
Right ascension | 6 h |
Declination | +40° |
Quadrant | NQ1 |
Area | 657 sq. deg. (21st) |
Main stars | 5, 8 |
Bayer/Flamsteed stars |
65 |
Stars with planets | 6 |
Stars brighter than 3.00m | 4 |
Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) | 1 |
Brightest star | Capella (α Aur) (0.08m) |
Nearest star | QY Aur (20.74 ly, 6.36 pc) |
Messier objects | 3 |
Meteor showers | Alpha Aurigids Delta Aurigids |
Bordering constellations |
Camelopardalis Perseus Taurus Gemini Lynx |
Visible at latitudes between +90° and −40°. Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of Late February to early March. |