Horologium (constellation)

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Horologium
Constellation
Horologium
AbbreviationHor
GenitiveHorologii
Pronunciation/ˌhɒrəˈlɒiəm/,
genitive /ˌhɒrəˈlɒi/
Symbolismthe Pendulum Clock
Right ascension3
Declination−60
QuadrantSQ1
Area249 sq. deg. (58th)
Main stars6
Bayer/Flamsteed
stars
10
Stars with planets2
Stars brighter than 3.00m0
Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly)1
Brightest starα Hor (3.85m)
Messier objectsnone
Meteor showers?????
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Bordering
constellations
Eridanus
Hydrus
Reticulum
Dorado
Caelum
Visible at latitudes between +30° and −90°.
Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of December.

Horologium is a constellation in the southern sky.