Sextans

Overview

Sextans (Sextantis) — The Sextant is one of the 88 modern constellations recognised by the International Astronomical Union.

Notable stars

6 catalogued stars in this encyclopedia.

• Alpha Sextantismag 4.48
• Gamma Sextantismag 5.07
• Beta Sextantismag 5.08
• Delta Sextantismag 5.19
• Epsilon Sextantismag 5.25
• Bibhāmag 8.73

Deep-sky objects

• Spindle Galaxy

Neighbouring constellations

Knowledge connections

• Constellation ofAlpha Sextantis
• Constellation ofGamma Sextantis
• Constellation ofBeta Sextantis
• Constellation ofDelta Sextantis
• Constellation ofEpsilon Sextantis
• Constellation ofBibhā
• Contains objectSpindle Galaxy
• Neighbour ofLeo
• Belongs to familyHercules Family

Sources

Facts on this topic will be cited from these primary and reference sources.

• IAUInternational Astronomical Union

  Official naming, definitions, constellation boundaries, and astronomical nomenclature.