Circinus
Compasses constellation
Circinus (Cir) covers 93 square degrees of sky, making it number 85 of 88 by size. Its brightest star is Alpha Circini. It is highest in the evening sky around June.
| Latin name | Circinus |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | Cir |
| Area | 93 square degrees · No. 85 of 88 by size |
| Brightest star | Alpha Circini |
| Best evening views | June |
| Minneapolis | Never rises from Minneapolis |