The constellation Horologium is an inconspicuous constellation in the southern sky. Only one star is brighter than 4th magnitude. It is found west of the bright star Achernar, the southernmost star of Eridanus. The constellation can only be fully observed from locations south of 20th degree of latitude.
Horologium | |
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Latin name | Horologium |
Latin genitive | Horologii |
Abbreviation | Hor |
Brightest star | α Horologii |
Fully visible | 20° N to 90° S |
Observation time for Central Europe | not observable |
