The Aries constellation
Ari · Catalogue stars: 12
The constellation Aries: 12 catalogue stars and 0 Messier objects. Brightest stars, visibility by latitude and the best month to observe.
Data
- IAU code
- Ari
- Catalogue stars
- 12
- Messier objects
- 0
- Brightest star
- Hamal · 2.0ᵐ
Stars and objects of the constellation
Stars and objects of the constellation (HIP)
- HIP 15549 · 4.5ᵐ · K2II-III
- HIP 13914 · 4.6ᵐ · A2Vs
- HIP 12719 · 4.7ᵐ · B3V
- HIP 9153 · 4.8ᵐ · F0V
- HIP 15110 · 4.9ᵐ · A1V
- HIP 10053 · 5.0ᵐ · F2III
Altitude above the horizon by latitude
| Latitude | Maximum altitude | Rise azimuth |
|---|---|---|
| +60° | 54° | 35° |
| +55° | 59° | 44° |
| +45° | 69° | 54° |
| +30° | 84° | 62° |
| 0° | 66° | 66° |
| −35° | 31° | 60° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 18:50 |
| February | 16:43 |
| March | 14:58 |
| April | 13:04 |
| May | 11:10 |
| June | 09:04 |
| July | 07:00 |
| August | 04:59 |
| September | 03:06 |
| October | 01:17 |
| November | 23:16 |
| December | 21:08 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.
Neighbouring constellations
In brief
Which is the brightest star in Aries?
Hamal — 2.0ᵐ.