Circinus

Circinus is a constellation in the southern sky.

Circinus

Constellation
List of stars in Circinus
Abbreviation	Cir
Genitive	Circini
Pronunciation	/ˈsɜːrsɪnəs/ Círcinus, genitive /ˈsɜːrsɪnaɪ/
Symbolism	Compass
Right ascension	13h 38.4m to  15h 30.2m[1]
Declination	−55.43° to −70.62°[1]
Quadrant	SQ3
Area	93 sq. deg. (85th)
Main stars	3
Bayer/Flamsteed stars	9
Stars with planets	2
Stars brighter than 3.00m	0
Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly)	0
Brightest star	α Cir (3.19m)
Messier objects	0
Meteor showers	Alpha Circinids (ACI)
Bordering constellations	Centaurus Musca Apus Triangulum Australe Norma Lupus
Visible at latitudes between +30° and −90°. Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of July.