Piscis Austrinus

constellation in the southern celestial hemisphere

Piscis Austrinus is a constellation in the southern sky.

Piscis Austrinus
Constellation
Piscis Austrinus
AbbreviationPsA
GenitivePiscis Austrini
Pronunciation/ˈpsɪs ɒsˈtrnəs/ or /ɒsˈtrlɪs/, genitive /ˈpsɪs ɒˈstrn/
Symbolismthe Southern Fish
Right ascension22
Declination−30
QuadrantSQ4
Area245 sq. deg. (60th)
Main stars7
Bayer/Flamsteed
stars
21
Stars with planets3
Stars brighter than 3.00m1
Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly)3
Brightest starFomalhaut (α PsA) (1.16m)
Messier objects0
Meteor showers?
Bordering
constellations
Capricornus
Microscopium
Grus
Sculptor
Aquarius
Visible at latitudes between +55° and −90°.
Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of October.