Constellation | |
Abbreviation | Psc |
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Genitive | Piscium |
Pronunciation | /ˈpaɪsiːz/, genitive /ˈpɪʃiəm/ |
Symbolism | the Fishes |
Right ascension | 1 |
Declination | +15 |
Quadrant | NQ1 |
Area | 889 sq. deg. (14th) |
Main stars | 18 |
Bayer/Flamsteed stars | 86 |
Stars with planets | 13 |
Stars brighter than 3.00m | 0 |
Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) | 8 |
Brightest star | η Psc (3.62m) |
Messier objects | 1 |
Meteor showers | Piscids |
Bordering constellations | |
Visible at latitudes between +90° and −65°. Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of November. |
Pisces is a constellation located on the celestial equator.