Piscis Austrinus
Where is Piscis Austrinus?
Low in the south, at most 8° up around 22:23.
- Rises
- 19:27
- Highest
- 22:24
- Sets
- 01:21
- Best after dark
- 22:23 · 8°
How to find Piscis Austrinus
Start with Fomalhaut, Piscis Austrinus’s brightest star (mag 1.2). Nearby constellations include Grus, Microscopium, Aquarius and Capricornus.
Its center is at right ascension 22h 20m, declination −30°. Use the chart above: north is up and east is to the left, as when you face south from the Northern Hemisphere.
Best time to see Piscis Austrinus
Piscis Austrinus is highest in the evening sky, around 10 pm, in September. A month or two either side it is still well placed, earlier or later in the night. All of it rises above the horizon from latitudes of about 44° N to 90° S.
From London tonight, Piscis Austrinus stays low while the sky is dark: at best 8° above the south horizon around 22:23. You’ll need a clear, flat view in that direction.
This is position and timing only: clouds, haze and light pollution aren’t included.
Seeing Piscis Austrinus
Eyes
Its brightest star, Fomalhaut, is easy to see. Tracing the whole pattern is easier away from bright lights.
Binoculars
Binoculars show many more stars than your eye, and bring out star clusters and brighter nebulae inside it.
Telescope
The constellation is far too large for a telescope’s view. Use one for the clusters, nebulae and galaxies inside it.
About
Piscis Austrinus (genitive Piscis Austrini, abbreviated PsA) is one of the 88 constellations recognized by the International Astronomical Union, which together cover the whole sky. Its brightest star is Fomalhaut, magnitude 1.2.
SkyMate’s web catalog includes 1 named star in Piscis Austrinus.
Brightest stars and objects in Piscis Austrinus
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Sources: IAU; Wikidata (CC0); SkyMate. Positions computed for your place and time with astronomy-engine. Data & Licences