The Columba constellation
Col · Catalogue stars: 11
The constellation Columba: 11 catalogue stars and 0 Messier objects. Brightest stars, visibility by latitude and the best month to observe.
Data
- IAU code
- Col
- Catalogue stars
- 11
- Messier objects
- 0
- Brightest star
- Phact · 2.6ᵐ
Stars and objects of the constellation
Stars and objects of the constellation (HIP)
- HIP 30277 · 3.9ᵐ · G7II
- HIP 25859 · 3.9ᵐ · K1II/III
- HIP 28328 · 4.0ᵐ · K0III
- HIP 28199 · 4.4ᵐ · B2.5IV
- HIP 29807 · 4.4ᵐ · G8II
- HIP 24659 · 4.8ᵐ · K0/K1III/IV
- HIP 27810 · 4.9ᵐ · B5V
- HIP 28010 · 5.0ᵐ · K1IIICN...
Altitude above the horizon by latitude
| Latitude | Maximum altitude | Rise azimuth |
|---|---|---|
| +60° | never rises | — |
| +55° | never rises | — |
| +45° | 7° | 151° |
| +30° | 22° | 135° |
| 0° | 52° | 128° |
| −35° | 87° | 139° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 22:08 |
| February | 20:01 |
| March | 18:16 |
| April | 16:22 |
| May | 14:28 |
| June | 12:22 |
| July | 10:18 |
| August | 08:17 |
| September | 06:24 |
| October | 04:35 |
| November | 02:34 |
| December | 00:26 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.
Neighbouring constellations
In brief
Which is the brightest star in Columba?
Phact — 2.6ᵐ.