Horologium


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
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
The constellation Horologium. Chart: International Astronomical Union in collaboration with the magazine Sky & Telescope