Pyxis
Compass constellation
Pyxis (Pyx) covers 221 square degrees of sky, making it number 65 of 88 by size. Its brightest star is Alpha Pyxidis. It is highest in the evening sky around March.
| Latin name | Pyxis |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | Pyx |
| Area | 221 square degrees · No. 65 of 88 by size |
| Brightest star | Alpha Pyxidis |
| Best evening views | March |
| Minneapolis | Rises and sets from Minneapolis |