The Sextans constellation
Sex · Catalogue stars: 1
The constellation Sextans: 1 catalogue stars and 0 Messier objects. Brightest stars, visibility by latitude and the best month to observe.
Data
- IAU code
- Sex
- Catalogue stars
- 1
- Messier objects
- 0
- Brightest star
- HIP 49641 · 4.5ᵐ
Stars and objects of the constellation (HIP)
- HIP 49641 · 4.5ᵐ · A0III
Altitude above the horizon by latitude
| Latitude | Maximum altitude | Rise azimuth |
|---|---|---|
| +60° | 30° | 91° |
| +55° | 35° | 91° |
| +45° | 45° | 91° |
| +30° | 60° | 90° |
| 0° | 90° | 90° |
| −35° | 55° | 90° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 02:22 |
| February | 00:15 |
| March | 22:30 |
| April | 20:37 |
| May | 18:42 |
| June | 16:36 |
| July | 14:32 |
| August | 12:31 |
| September | 10:38 |
| October | 08:49 |
| November | 06:49 |
| December | 04:40 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.
Neighbouring constellations
In brief
Which is the brightest star in Sextans?
HIP 49641 — 4.5ᵐ.