Pyxis
constellation in the southern celestial hemisphere
Pyxis is a constellation in the southern sky.
Constellation | |
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Abbreviation | Pyx |
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Genitive | Pyxidis |
Pronunciation | /ˈpɪksɪs/, genitive /ˈpɪksɪdɪs/ |
Symbolism | the compass box |
Right ascension | 9 |
Declination | −30 |
Quadrant | SQ2 |
Area | 221 sq. deg. (65th) |
Main stars | 3 |
Bayer/Flamsteed stars | 10 |
Stars with planets | 4 |
Stars brighter than 3.00m | 0 |
Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) | 1 |
Brightest star | α Pyx (3.68m) |
Messier objects | None |
Meteor showers | None |
Bordering constellations | Hydra Puppis Vela Antlia |
Visible at latitudes between +50° and −90°. Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of March. |
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