Phoenix, the Phoenix (Phe)

(FEE-nix)

The Southern constellation of Phoenix, the Phoenix, is best viewed in Fall during the month of November. It's brightest star is Ankaa at magnitude 2.40. The boundary of the Phoenix constellation contains 11 stars that host known exoplanets.

1. Pronunciation:
2. FEE-nix

1. Meaning:
2. Phoenix

1. Genitive:
2. Phoenicis

1. Abbreviation:
2. Phe

1. Constellation Family:
2. Bayer

1. Hemisphere:
2. Southern

1. Quadrant:
2. SQ1

1. Best viewing month*:
2. November

1. Right Ascension (avg):
2. 0h 44m

1. Declination (avg):
2. -48° 46'

1. Meteor showers:
2. Phoenicids

1. Brightest star:
2. Ankaa (2.40)

1. Stars with planets:
2. 11

Brightest Stars in Phoenix

The 10 brightest stars in the constellation Phoenix by magnitude.

1. Star
2. Magnitude
3. Spectral class

1. Alpha Phoenicis (α Phe)
2. 2.4
3. K0III

1. Beta Phoenicis (β Phe)
2. 3.32
3. G8IIIvar

1. Gamma Phoenicis (γ Phe)
2. 3.41
3. K5II-III

1. Epsilon Phoenicis (ε Phe)
2. 3.88
3. K0III

1. Kappa Phoenicis (κ Phe)
2. 3.93
3. A7V

1. Delta Phoenicis (δ Phe)
2. 3.93
3. K0III-IV

1. Zeta Phoenicis (ζ Phe)
2. 3.94
3. B6V + B0V

1. Eta Phoenicis (η Phe)
2. 4.36
3. A0IV

1. Psi Phoenicis (ψ Phe)
2. 4.39
3. M4III SB

1. Mu Phoenicis (μ Phe)
2. 4.59
3. G8III

Galaxies in Phoenix

The most notable, famous, and easy-to-find galaxies in the constellation Phoenix. Also see all galaxies.

1. Galaxy name
2. Alt name
3. Galaxy type

1. Phoenix Dwarf
3. irregular dwarf

Milky Way Satellites in Phoenix

Dwarf satellite galaxies that orbit the Milky Way Galaxy located in the constellation Phoenix. Also see all Milky Way satellite galaxies.

1. Galaxy name
2. Alt name
3. Magnitude

1. Phoenix II

Black Holes in Phoenix

These are the most well-known smaller (non-supermassive) black holes in the constellation Phoenix. Although black holes cannot be seen directly, the smaller ones are at the center of some star clusters and supernova remnant nebulae, which can be seen. Supermassive black holes are at the center of most galaxies, such as Sagittarius A* at the center of our Milky Way galaxy. Also see all black holes.

1. Black hole
3. Type

1. HLX-1
3. intermediate

Exoplanets in Phoenix

These are the most notable named exoplanet systems known in the constellation Phoenix. Bear in mind that we will likely discover billions of exoplanets in the years to come. Also see all exoplanets.

1. Host star name
3. Exoplanet name

1. Nenque
3. Eyeke

* For southern latitudes, flip the season listed. For example, if a constellation is listed as best viewed in the summer in the month of July, in the southern hemisphere the constellation would be best viewed in the winter in January and would be upside-down.

** Circumpolar constellations are visible year-round in the hemisphere listed (and not at all in the opposite).