The Phoenix constellation
Phe · Catalogue stars: 15
The constellation Phoenix: 15 catalogue stars and 0 Messier objects. Brightest stars, visibility by latitude and the best month to observe.
Data
- IAU code
- Phe
- Catalogue stars
- 15
- Messier objects
- 0
- Brightest star
- Ankaa · 2.4ᵐ
Stars and objects of the constellation
Stars and objects of the constellation (HIP)
- HIP 5165 · 3.3ᵐ · G8IIIvar
- HIP 6867 · 3.4ᵐ · K5II-III
- HIP 765 · 3.9ᵐ · K0III
- HIP 2072 · 3.9ᵐ · A7V
- HIP 7083 · 3.9ᵐ · K0III-IV
- HIP 3405 · 4.4ᵐ · A0IV
- HIP 8837 · 4.4ᵐ · M4III SB
- HIP 3245 · 4.6ᵐ · G8III
- HIP 116389 · 4.7ᵐ · A2V
- HIP 116602 · 4.7ᵐ · A2V
- HIP 2472 · 4.8ᵐ · A0V
- HIP 9095 · 4.8ᵐ · G8III
- HIP 5862 · 5.0ᵐ · F8V
Altitude above the horizon by latitude
| Latitude | Maximum altitude | Rise azimuth |
|---|---|---|
| +60° | never rises | — |
| +55° | never rises | — |
| +45° | never rises | — |
| +30° | 10° | 152° |
| 0° | 40° | 140° |
| −35° | 75° | 159° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 17:05 |
| February | 14:57 |
| March | 13:12 |
| April | 11:19 |
| May | 09:24 |
| June | 07:18 |
| July | 05:14 |
| August | 03:13 |
| September | 01:20 |
| October | 23:31 |
| November | 21:31 |
| December | 19:22 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.
Neighbouring constellations
In brief
Which is the brightest star in Phoenix?
Ankaa — 2.4ᵐ.