4 Star asterism
group of stars · Aquarius · 10.0ᵐ
A Messier catalogue object — group of stars in Aquarius.
In brief
Which constellation is 4 Star asterism in?
4 Star asterism lies in Aquarius.
Is 4 Star asterism visible to the naked eye?
10.0ᵐ — a telescope is needed.
When is the best time to observe 4 Star asterism?
Best observed in August.
Data
- RA / Dec (J2000)
- 20h 59m · −12° 38′
- Type
- group of stars
- Constellation
- Aquarius
- How to observe
- 10.0ᵐ — a telescope is needed
- Designation
- M73 · NGC 6994 · 4 Star asterism
Observing tip
Discernible with the naked eye or binoculars — a telescope would only narrow the field.
Altitude above the horizon by latitude
| Latitude | Maximum altitude | Rise azimuth |
|---|---|---|
| +60° | 17° | 116° |
| +55° | 22° | 112° |
| +45° | 32° | 108° |
| +30° | 47° | 105° |
| 0° | 77° | 103° |
| −35° | 68° | 105° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 13:13 |
| February | 11:06 |
| March | 09:21 |
| April | 07:27 |
| May | 05:33 |
| June | 03:27 |
| July | 01:23 |
| August | 23:22 |
| September | 21:29 |
| October | 19:40 |
| November | 17:40 |
| December | 15:31 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.