The Delphinus constellation
Del · Catalogue stars: 6
The constellation Delphinus: 6 catalogue stars and 0 Messier objects. Brightest stars, visibility by latitude and the best month to observe.
Data
- IAU code
- Del
- Catalogue stars
- 6
- Messier objects
- 0
- Brightest star
- Rotanev · 3.6ᵐ
Stars and objects of the constellation
Stars and objects of the constellation (HIP)
- HIP 102532 · 4.3ᵐ · K1IV
- HIP 102281 · 4.4ᵐ · A7IIIp d Del
- HIP 101589 · 4.6ᵐ · A3V
Altitude above the horizon by latitude
| Latitude | Maximum altitude | Rise azimuth |
|---|---|---|
| +60° | 44° | 62° |
| +55° | 49° | 66° |
| +45° | 59° | 70° |
| +30° | 74° | 74° |
| 0° | 76° | 76° |
| −35° | 41° | 73° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 12:54 |
| February | 10:47 |
| March | 09:01 |
| April | 07:08 |
| May | 05:14 |
| June | 03:07 |
| July | 01:03 |
| August | 23:02 |
| September | 21:09 |
| October | 19:21 |
| November | 17:20 |
| December | 15:11 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.
Neighbouring constellations
In brief
Which is the brightest star in Delphinus?
Rotanev — 3.6ᵐ.