The Antlia constellation
Ant · Catalogue stars: 4
The constellation Antlia: 4 catalogue stars and 0 Messier objects. Brightest stars, visibility by latitude and the best month to observe.
Data
- IAU code
- Ant
- Catalogue stars
- 4
- Messier objects
- 0
- Brightest star
- HIP 51172 · 4.3ᵐ
Stars and objects of the constellation (HIP)
- HIP 51172 · 4.3ᵐ · K4III
- HIP 46515 · 4.5ᵐ · K3III
- HIP 53502 · 4.6ᵐ · K0III
- HIP 47758 · 4.8ᵐ · A7V+...
Altitude above the horizon by latitude
| Latitude | Maximum altitude | Rise azimuth |
|---|---|---|
| +60° | never rises | — |
| +55° | 3° | 159° |
| +45° | 13° | 139° |
| +30° | 28° | 128° |
| 0° | 58° | 122° |
| −35° | 87° | 131° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 02:24 |
| February | 00:17 |
| March | 22:31 |
| April | 20:38 |
| May | 18:44 |
| June | 16:37 |
| July | 14:33 |
| August | 12:32 |
| September | 10:39 |
| October | 08:51 |
| November | 06:50 |
| December | 04:41 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.
Neighbouring constellations
In brief
Which is the brightest star in Antlia?
HIP 51172 — 4.3ᵐ.