The Caelum constellation
Cae · Catalogue stars: 2
The constellation Caelum: 2 catalogue stars and 0 Messier objects. Brightest stars, visibility by latitude and the best month to observe.
Data
- IAU code
- Cae
- Catalogue stars
- 2
- Messier objects
- 0
- Brightest star
- HIP 21770 · 4.4ᵐ
Stars and objects of the constellation (HIP)
- HIP 21770 · 4.4ᵐ · F2V
- HIP 23595 · 4.5ᵐ · K2III
Altitude above the horizon by latitude
| Latitude | Maximum altitude | Rise azimuth |
|---|---|---|
| +60° | never rises | — |
| +55° | never rises | — |
| +45° | 6° | 152° |
| +30° | 21° | 136° |
| 0° | 51° | 129° |
| −35° | 86° | 140° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 21:07 |
| February | 19:00 |
| March | 17:14 |
| April | 15:21 |
| May | 13:27 |
| June | 11:21 |
| July | 09:17 |
| August | 07:16 |
| September | 05:23 |
| October | 03:34 |
| November | 01:33 |
| December | 23:25 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.
Neighbouring constellations
In brief
Which is the brightest star in Caelum?
HIP 21770 — 4.4ᵐ.