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The Equuleus constellation

Best placed in May. It straddles the celestial equator, so it is visible from essentially anywhere on Earth at the right time of year.

Where and when

Best monthMay
Right ascension21.4h
Declination+12°
Line segments1

Finding it

Equuleus is centred near right ascension 21.4 hours, declination +12°. It straddles the celestial equator, so it is visible from essentially anywhere on Earth at the right time of year.

It reaches its highest point in the sky around local midnight in May, which is when it is easiest to pick out. Earlier in the year it rises before dawn; later, it is already setting in the evening.

Bright stars in this part of the sky

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Enif2.39HR 8308

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