Auriga

Aur
Uranüs: #21
657 sq. deg.

Auriga is a constellation in the northern celestial hemisphere. It is one of the 88 modern constellations; it was among the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd-century astronomer Ptolemy. Its name is Latin for '(the) charioteer', associating it with various mythological beings, including Erichthonius and Myrtilus.

IAU constellation map showing the boundaries and main stars

Auriga

Genitive Aurigae
Symbolism The Auriga
Right ascension 06h 00m 00s
Gerilim +40° 00' 00"
Area
Area rank 21
Brightest star
Best visible at 21:00 Variable

Derin Uzay Nesneleri

32
Brightest Stars
23
Open Clusters
0
Globular Clusters
4
Galaxies
0
Nebulae

Brightest Stars

Designation Ad Apparent magnitude Right ascension Gerilim Spectral type

Galaxies

Designation Ad Apparent magnitude Right ascension Gerilim Tür