Pisces (constellation) facts for kids
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List of stars in Pisces
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| Abbreviation | Psc |
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| Genitive | Piscium |
| Pronunciation | genitive |
| 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 |
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| Visible at latitudes between +90° and −65°. Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of November. |
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Pisces is a constellation located on the celestial equator.
Deep-sky objects
Images for kids
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From Urania's Mirror (1824)
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Pisces in Hevelius' map (1690)
See also
In Spanish: Piscis (constelación) para niños
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