Monoceros
Monoceros (Greek: Μονόκερως, "unicorn") is a faint constellation on the celestial equator. Its definition is attributed to the 17th-century Dutch cartographer Petrus Plancius. It is bordered by Orion to the west, Gemini to the north, Canis Major to the south, and Hydra to the east. Other bordering constellations include Canis Minor, Lepus, and Puppis.
| Constellation | |
| Abbreviation | Mon |
|---|---|
| Genitive | Monocerotis |
| Pronunciation | /məˈnɒsɪrəs/, genitive /məˌnɒsɪˈroʊtɪs/ |
| Symbolism | the Unicorn |
| Right ascension | 7.15h |
| Declination | −5.74° |
| Quadrant | NQ2 |
| Area | 482 sq. deg. (35th) |
| Main stars | 4 |
| Bayer/Flamsteed stars | 32 |
| Stars with planets | 16 |
| Stars brighter than 3.00m | 0 |
| Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) | 4 |
| Brightest star | β Mon (3.76m) |
| Messier objects | 1 |
| Meteor showers | December Monocerids Alpha Monocerids |
| Bordering constellations | Canis Major Canis Minor Gemini Hydra Lepus Orion Puppis |
| Visible at latitudes between +75° and −90°. Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of February. | |
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