Pisces (constellation)

Pisces is a constellation located on the celestial equator.

Pisces
Constellation
Pisces
List of stars in Pisces
AbbreviationPsc
GenitivePiscium
Pronunciation/ˈpaɪsiːz/, genitive /ˈpɪʃiəm/
Symbolismthe Fishes
Right ascension1
Declination+15
QuadrantNQ1
Area889 sq. deg. (14th)
Main stars18
Bayer/Flamsteed
stars		86
Stars with planets13
Stars brighter than 3.00m0
Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly)8
Brightest starη Psc (3.62m)
Messier objects1
Meteor showersPiscids
Bordering
constellations
Visible at latitudes between +90° and −65°.
Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of November.

Deep-sky objects

Deep-sky objects include

Exoplanets include

  • Gliese 12 b, temperature c. 42 degrees Celsius, according to media (2024)[1]
  • HD 3167 b
  • HD 4203 b, and c
  • HD 4313 b
  • HD 8574 b (Bélisama)
  • HD 217107 b, and c
  • HD 217786 b, and c
  • HD 218566 b (Ugarit)
  • γ Piscium b
  • GU Piscium b
  • 54 Piscium b
  • WASP-76b

References
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  1. https://www.vg.no/nyheter/utenriks/i/3M9mq9/forskere-har-funnet-gliese-12b-en-mulig-beboelig-planet-paa-stoerrelse-med-jorden. Retrieved 2024-05-26


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