Name a Star in the Pictor Constellation
Modified: July 1, 2023 Author: International Star Registry

The Pictor constellation is located in the far southern sky between Canopus and the large Magellanic Cloud in Dorado. It translates directly to “the painter” but actually refers to the “Painter’s Easel,” It was originally called Equuleus Pictoris. When it was introduced by Lacaille in 1750. It is a faint constellation with no stars brighter than a 3 magnitude. It can be seen as far only as far north as Thailand in December, but to those living in Australia, South Africa, Chili, and Argentina it can be seen all year.
Pictor is an interesting constellation to observe due to its location near the south celestial pole. This means that from southern hemisphere observatories, Pictor never sets and can be observed year-round. Although it contains no stars brighter than a 3 magnitude, it is a favorite place to name a star for artists who paint and draw. As a unique gift for someone celebrating their 70th birthday, naming a star is a great choice. Click here for more information.
Symbol : Pic
Right Ascension : 06:03
Declination : -56
Diameter (°) : 14
Area (square °) : 247
Opposition : Dec 22
Size Rank : 59th
Brightness Rank : 68th
Genitive : Pictoris
Major stars in Pictor
α Pictoris (Alpha Pictoris)
β Pictoris (Beta Pictoris)
γ Pictoris (Gamma Pictoris)
δ Pictoris (Delta Pictoris)
Kapteyn’s Star
AB Pictoris
HD 40307
HD 41004
Deep sky objects in Pictor
NGC 1705
Pictor A
SPT-CL J0546-5345
FAQ
Q. What is the Pictor constellation?
A. In English, the constellation is known as the Painter’s Easel.
Q. Where is Pictor constellation?
A. Pictor constellation lies in the southern sky.
Q. What is the brightest star in Pictor?
A. Alpha Pictoris, with a magnitude of 3.3 is the brightest star in Pictor constellation