Caelum


Caelum is an unremarkable constellation south of Lepus and east of Eridanus in the southern sky.

From central Europe only the northern part of the constellation can be seen in December.

Caelum
Latin name Caelum
Latin genitive Caeli
Abbreviation Cae
Brightest star α Caeli
Fully visible 41° N to 90° S
Observation time for Central Europe December (partially)
The constellation Caelum. Chart: International Astronomical Union in collaboration with the magazine Sky & Telescope