Tucana


Tucana is a constellation in the southern sky.

Tucana
Tucana
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List of stars in Tucana
Abbreviation: Tuc
Genitive: Tucanae
Symbology:
Right ascension: 22h 08.45m to 01h 24.82m h
Declination: −56.31° to −75.35°°
Area: 295 sq. deg. (48th)
Main stars: 3
Bayer/Flamsteed stars: 17
Stars known to have planets: 5
Bright stars: 1
Nearby stars: 2
Brightest star: α Tuc (2.87m)
Nearest star: LHS 1208 ( ly)
Messier objects: None
Meteor showers:
Bordering constellations: Grus
Indus
Octans
Hydrus
Eridanus (corner)
Phoenix
Visible at latitudes between +25° and −90°
Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of November



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