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Sextans is not a particularly bright [[constellation]]. It has only one star above the [[apparent magnitude|fifth magnitude]], namely [[Alpha Sextantis|α Sextantis]] at 4.49<sup>m</sup>. The constellation contains a few [[double star]]s, including [[Gamma Sextantis|γ]], [[35 Sextantis|35]], and [[40 Sextantis]]. There are few notable [[variable star]]s, including [[Beta Sextantis|β]], [[25 Sextantis|25]], [[23 Sextantis]], and [[LHS 292]].its a preety contalation |
Sextans is not a particularly bright [[constellation]]. It has only one star above the [[apparent magnitude|fifth magnitude]], namely [[Alpha Sextantis|α Sextantis]] at 4.49<sup>m</sup>. The constellation contains a few [[double star]]s, including [[Gamma Sextantis|γ]], [[35 Sextantis|35]], and [[40 Sextantis]]. There are few notable [[variable star]]s, including [[Beta Sextantis|β]], [[25 Sextantis|25]], [[23 Sextantis]], and [[LHS 292]].its a preety contalation its ugly |
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==References== |
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Revision as of 15:24, 3 December 2009
| Constellation | |
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| Abbreviation | Sex |
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| Genitive | Sextantis, Sextansis |
| Pronunciation | /ˈsɛkstənz/, genitive /sɛksˈtæntɨs/ |
| Right ascension | 10 |
| Declination | 0 |
| Area | 314 sq. deg. (47th) |
| Main stars | 3 |
| Bayer/Flamsteed stars | 28 |
| Stars with planets | 3 |
| Stars brighter than 3.00m | 0 |
| Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) | 1 |
| Brightest star | α Sex (4.49m) |
| Messier objects | None |
| Meteor showers | Sextantids |
| Bordering constellations | Leo Hydra Crater |
| Visible at latitudes between +80° and −80°. Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of April. | |
Sextans is a minor equatorial constellation which was introduced in the 17th century by Johannes Hevelius. Its name is Latin for the astronomical sextant, an instrument that Hevelius made frequent use of in his observations.
Notable features
Sextans is not a particularly bright constellation. It has only one star above the fifth magnitude, namely α Sextantis at 4.49m. The constellation contains a few double stars, including γ, 35, and 40 Sextantis. There are few notable variable stars, including β, 25, 23 Sextantis, and LHS 292.its a preety contalation its ugly
References
- Ian Ridpath and Wil Tirion (2007). Stars and Planets Guide, Collins, London. ISBN 978-0007251209. Princeton University Press, Princeton. ISBN 978-0691135564.
External links
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