Circinus


Circinus is a constellation of the southern sky. It is an inconspicuous constellation consisting of a group of stars, only one of which reaches 3rd magnitude. Circinus is not observable from Europe.

Circinus
Latin name Circinus
Latin genitive Circini
Abbreviation Cir
Brightest star α Circini
Fully visible 20° N to 90° S
Observation time for Central Europe not observable
The constellation Circinus. Chart: International Astronomical Union in collaboration with the magazine Sky & Telescope