Description
Overview:
Carina (pronouced kay ree' nuh) is the 34th largest constellation in the night sky with
an area of 494 square degrees. The name of Carina means Keel.
Location:
Carina is located at Right Ascension 9 h and Declination -60°.
It is best seen between latitudes +20° and -90° in the March.
Carina is bordered by the following constellations: Centaurus,
Chamaeleon,
Musca,
Pictor,
Puppis,
Vela,
Volans.
Stars:
Carina contains within its borders about 77 visible stars. The principal star of Carina is Canopus. The brightest star is I Car (52.9 ly).
Carina also contains within its boundries the following notable stars: Aspidiske,
Avior,
Canopus,
Miaplacidus,
Scutulum.
Brightness:
Carina is the 87th brightest of the 88 constellations with a visual magnitude of 15.58.
