The Fornax constellation
For · Catalogue stars: 5
Why this name?
Fornax is named after a laboratory furnace used in chemical experiments. Its original name explicitly referred to this chemical purpose.
A little history
Lacaille introduced the constellation in the eighteenth century. It belongs to his series of southern constellations honouring the tools of science and craftsmanship.
Data
- IAU code
- For
- Catalogue stars
- 5
- Messier objects
- 0
- Brightest star
- Dalim · 3.8ᵐ
Stars
Stars (HIP)
- HIP 13147 · 4.5ᵐ · G8III
- HIP 9677 · 4.7ᵐ · B9.5p (Si)
- HIP 11918 · 5.0ᵐ · B9V
- HIP 17304 · 5.0ᵐ · B5III
Altitude above the horizon by latitude
| Latitude | Maximum altitude | Rise azimuth |
|---|---|---|
| +60° | never rises | — |
| +55° | 5° | 152° |
| +45° | 15° | 136° |
| +30° | 30° | 126° |
| 0° | 60° | 120° |
| −35° | 85° | 128° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 19:07 |
| February | 17:00 |
| March | 15:14 |
| April | 13:21 |
| May | 11:27 |
| June | 09:20 |
| July | 07:17 |
| August | 05:16 |
| September | 03:22 |
| October | 01:34 |
| November | 23:33 |
| December | 21:24 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.
Neighbouring constellations
In brief
Which is the brightest star in Fornax?
Dalim — 3.8ᵐ.