Sextans
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| Stars | Alpha Sextantis |
|---|---|
| Beta Sextantis | |
| Gamma Sextantis | |
| Name | The Sextant |
| Bayerflamste star | 28 |
| Border constel | Leo |
| Hydra | |
| Crater | |
| Declin | 6.4327669°–−11.6621428° |
| Meteor shower | Sextantids |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 4056575 |
About Sextans
Sextans is a minor equatorial constellation which was introduced in 1687 by Johannes Hevelius. Its name is Latin for the astronomical sextant, an instrument that Hevelius made frequent use of in his observations.
Sextans Photos
