Vulpecula
Where is Vulpecula?
Look south, about 63° up at 20:20. It sinks lower through the evening and sets at 04:33.
- Rises
- 11:42
- Highest
- 20:09
- Sets
- 04:33
- Best after dark
- 20:20 · 63°
How to find Vulpecula
Nearby constellations include Sagitta, Delphinus, Lyra and Cygnus.
Its center is at right ascension 20h 06m, declination +24°. 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 Vulpecula
Vulpecula is highest in the evening sky, around 10 pm, in August. 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 90° N to 47° S.
From London tonight, Vulpecula is above the horizon after dark. It’s highest soon after dark, around 20:20, in the south at 63°.
This is position and timing only: clouds, haze and light pollution aren’t included.
Seeing Vulpecula
Eyes
Its stars are fairly faint (the brightest, its alpha star, is mag 4.5). You’ll need a sky away from bright lights to trace the pattern.
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
Vulpecula (genitive Vulpeculae, abbreviated Vul) is one of the 88 constellations recognized by the International Astronomical Union, which together cover the whole sky.
SkyMate’s web catalog includes 2 deep-sky objects in Vulpecula.
Brightest stars and objects in Vulpecula
Questions
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Sources: IAU; Wikidata (CC0); SkyMate. Positions computed for your place and time with astronomy-engine. Data & Licences