The Apus constellation
Aps · Catalogue stars: 6
The constellation Apus: 6 catalogue stars and 0 Messier objects. Brightest stars, visibility by latitude and the best month to observe.
Data
- IAU code
- Aps
- Catalogue stars
- 6
- Messier objects
- 0
- Brightest star
- HIP 72370 · 3.8ᵐ
Stars and objects of the constellation (HIP)
- HIP 72370 · 3.8ᵐ · K5III
- HIP 81065 · 3.9ᵐ · K0IV SB
- HIP 81852 · 4.2ᵐ · K0III
- HIP 80047 · 4.7ᵐ · M5III
- HIP 84969 · 4.8ᵐ · K1III
- HIP 69896 · 4.9ᵐ · A2m...
Altitude above the horizon by latitude
| Latitude | Maximum altitude | Rise azimuth |
|---|---|---|
| +60° | never rises | — |
| +55° | never rises | — |
| +45° | never rises | — |
| +30° | never rises | — |
| 0° | 16° | 164° |
| −35° | 51° · never sets | — |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 08:16 |
| February | 06:09 |
| March | 04:23 |
| April | 02:30 |
| May | 00:36 |
| June | 22:29 |
| July | 20:25 |
| August | 18:24 |
| September | 16:31 |
| October | 14:43 |
| November | 12:42 |
| December | 10:33 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.
Neighbouring constellations
In brief
Which is the brightest star in Apus?
HIP 72370 — 3.8ᵐ.